Bill, a Malthusian, believes that overpopulation is not a problem because there has been an increase in armed conflict globally. What do we call this type of population control?
A) negative checks
B) positive checks
C) preventive measures
D) permissive measures

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Positive checks are events that increase mortality rates, such as wars, famines, and diseases, which Thomas Malthus believed would reduce population when it exceeded its sustainable limits.

Bill, a Malthusian, Believes That Overpopulation Is Not a Problem