Textbook: Chapter 3, Population Pressure Hypothesis Flashcards
Ester Boserup suggested that increasing ______ drove the need for agriculture.
Population
Whose theory suggests that agricultural development was driven by population pressure, requiring more intensive food production methods?
Ester Boserup
What hypothesis did Ester Boserup propose regarding the relationship between population growth and agricultural practices?
The Population Pressure Hypothesis, which argues that population growth necessitates advancements in food production methods.
What does the Population Pressure Hypothesis suggest about the origins of agriculture?
It suggests that agriculture developed as a response to the need for more food due to growing population sizes.
According to the Population Pressure Hypothesis, what happens when a society’s population exceeds its food resources?
Societies are pressured to develop more intensive agricultural methods to increase food production.
True or False: The Population Pressure Hypothesis argues that agriculture emerged because early humans preferred farming over hunting and gathering.
False. It argues that agriculture emerged due to the need for more food as populations grew.
The Population Pressure Hypothesis was proposed by:
A) Thomas Malthus
B) Ester Boserup
C) Robert Braidwood
D) Jared Diamond
B
How does the Population Pressure Hypothesis differ from the idea that agriculture developed for convenience or preference?
It posits that agriculture was necessary to support growing populations, not simply a preferred way of life.
Fill in the Blank: According to the Population Pressure Hypothesis, increased _________ drove societies to adopt more intensive agricultural methods.
Population
What is a key factor in the Population Pressure Hypothesis that influences the shift from foraging to farming?
The need for a reliable food source as population density increases.
True or False: The Population Pressure Hypothesis implies that agricultural development was a slow, voluntary process rather than a response to necessity.
False. It implies that agriculture was a necessary response to meet the demands of a growing population.
According to the Population Pressure Hypothesis, what would likely happen in a region with low population density?
There would be less pressure to develop intensive agriculture, as food resources would be sufficient for smaller populations.
The Population Pressure Hypothesis explains the shift to agriculture as primarily a result of:
A) Environmental factors
B) Technological advancements
C) Population growth needs
D) Economic incentives
C
