Which of the following statements are correct? Select all that apply. Economic development may increase or decrease the rate of population growth. B The Malthusian Trap states that population will grow too much and many will suffer from a lack of food. The prediction of Malthus about overpopulation was never realized. To produce more food, all we need is to put more people into the agriculture industry.

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Which of the following statements are correct? Select all that apply.
Economic development may increase or decrease the rate of population growth.
B The Malthusian Trap states that population will grow too much and many will suffer from a lack of food.
The prediction of Malthus about overpopulation was never realized.
To produce more food, all we need is to put more people into the agriculture industry.
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following statements are correct? Select all that apply. Economic development may increase or decrease the rate of population growth. B The Malthusian Trap states that population will grow too much and many will suffer from a lack of food. The prediction of Malthus about overpopulation was never realized. To produce more food, all we need is to put more people into the agriculture industry.
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