Malthus predicted that the power of population
A)was greater than the power of the earth to produce subsistence.His forecast was on the mark.
B)was greater than the power of the earth to produce subsistence.His forecast was off the mark.
C)was less than the power of the earth to produce subsistence.His forecast was on the mark.
D)was less than the power of the earth to produce subsistence.His forecast was off the mark.

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Malthus predicted that population growth would outpace agricultural production, leading to widespread famine. However, technological advances in agriculture have allowed food production to keep up with or exceed population growth, proving his forecast incorrect.

Malthus Predicted That the Power of Population