Two Visions of the Future (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What is the current world population?
What is the current world population?
7.6 billion people
In which year did Thomas Malthus propose his theory?
In which year did Thomas Malthus propose his theory?
1798
According to Malthus, how does population grow?
According to Malthus, how does population grow?
Geometrically (1, 2, 4, 8...)
According to Malthus, how does food production grow?
According to Malthus, how does food production grow?
Arithmetically
What are 'positive checks' in Malthusian theory?
What are 'positive checks' in Malthusian theory?
Events that increase death rates
Which is an example of a preventative check?
Which is an example of a preventative check?
Delaying marriage
When did Esther Boserup propose her theory?
When did Esther Boserup propose her theory?
1965
What did Boserup believe population pressure creates?
What did Boserup believe population pressure creates?
An incentive to innovate
Which technology did Boserup identify as boosting food production?
Which technology did Boserup identify as boosting food production?
Irrigation systems
Which best describes the difference between Malthus and Boserup?
Which best describes the difference between Malthus and Boserup?
Malthus pessimistic; Boserup optimistic