The New Malthusians point out that between 8000 B.C. and A.D. 1750, the world added an average of only 67 000 people a year, but today that many people are being added every six to seven hours. This is an illustration of the _________.
A) multiple demographic equation
B) demographic equation
C) exponential growth curve
D) demographic transition
E) implosion growth curve

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The New Malthusians' observation highlights the exponential growth curve, which describes how the population growth rate accelerates over time, leading to a rapid increase in the number of people.

The New Malthusians Point Out That Between 8000 B