perceptions of population growth Flashcards
1
Q
what was Malthus’ view
A
- unless population growth slowed, exponential growth would outstrip food supply and lead to ‘checks’
- positive checks= increased DR, war , famine
- negative checks= later marriages
2
Q
why has the Malthus crises not occurred
A
- failed to account of improved technology (GM crops)
- enabled contraception
3
Q
what has happened to the population today
A
between 1960- 2000, 3 billion people have been born and to sustain this, agriculture has doubled
4
Q
what was Boserup’s view
A
- agricultural innovations (green revolution) increased yields, providing a population growth which stimulated the changes to support more people
- with increased population, agricultural production also increases
