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Human Population Dynamics (College Board AP® Environmental Science): Exam Questions

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11 mark

Which of the following best defines Malthusian theory?

  • The idea that population growth is limited by the availability of resources, leading to periodic famines and social instability.

  • The concept that technological advancements can indefinitely sustain population growth by increasing food production.

  • The theory that population growth follows a linear pattern and does not significantly impact resource use over time.

  • The principle that a population's growth rate will always equal its death rate, maintaining a stable population size.

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21 mark

Which of the following is an example of a density-dependent factor affecting population growth? 

  • A major wildfire destroying a forest habitat  

  • Increased competition for food in a densely populated urban area  

  • A severe drought reducing water availability across a region  

  • A heatwave causing widespread health problems in a large population  

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