Thomas Malthus's prediction of mass starvation failed to come true because of increases in
A) population.
B) productivity.
C) temperature.
D) government involvement.
E) income.

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Malthus predicted that as population increased, there would be insufficient food to feed everyone, leading to widespread famine and starvation. However, he underestimated the potential for increased productivity and technological advancements to improve agricultural output. As the world's population has continued to grow, global food production has also increased thanks to advances in agriculture, fertilizer, irrigation, and other technologies. This has helped to prevent the widespread famine and starvation that Malthus predicted.

Thomas Malthus's Prediction of Mass Starvation Failed to Come True