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Question 1

Carrying Capacity

Answer 1

Geographers way of saying “overpopulation”

Question 2

Malthusian Theory

Answer 2

Population growth outpaces food output

Question 3

What does the Malthusian theory result in?

Answer 3

Food Shortages and Famines

Question 4

What are some factors that have slowed population growth?

Answer 4

Contraceptives, Education and advancement of women

Question 5

What are factors that have increased the efficiency of farming?

Answer 5

• Mechanized Farming
• Hybrid Seeds
• Chemical Fertilizer

Question 6

What are some new technologies and inventions that affect the way food is distributed or preserved?

Answer 6

• More efficient food delivery to a wider range of consumers without spoiling
• Refrigeration in transport and homes to preserve food
• Tin Cans to preserve food for longer time periods

Question 7

Neo-Malthusians

Answer 7

Concern about sustainable use of the environment - the earth’s resources cannot only sustain a finite (limited) population.

Question 8

Contraception

Answer 8

Birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery.