Malthus said that bacuse population grows geometrically and the rate of food production can only increase arithmetically, at some point in time population size would be limited by the amount of food available.
The Club of Rome was also pessimistic about the abiliy of the human race to support itself in the future. They predicted that limited food supply, a lack of resources, industrial decline and pollution would limit population growth and seriously affect the quality of life.
However, writer such as Esther Boserup were more optimistic. She predicted that growth in population and the demand for more food would trigger technological innovation and increase agricultural production.
So who is right? Vote in the poll to say what you think.
Lesson 2 Theories For The Relationship Between Population And Resources
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Homework: Sahel case study
1. Map
2. Describe and explain where the Sahel is.
3. Explain why the Sahel suffers from drought.
4. Explain what is meant by desertification and why it happens.
5. Clearly describe and explain problems faced by people in the Sahel.
6. Identify and explain ways in which people are trying to cope with the problems of the Sahel.
7. Do you think the situation in the Sahel reflects the theory of Malthus or Boserup? Provide evidence for your decision.
Hand in to Gemma Fletcher on Monday 29th September (two weeks)
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