In comparing Malthus's theory to actual world food production and population growth during the past half-century, the principal difference is that
A) actual food production has been much higher than Malthus predicted.
B) Malthus's theory predicted much higher food production than has actually occurred.
C) actual population growth has been much higher than Malthus predicted.
D) Malthus's theory predicted much higher population growth than has actually occurred.
E) population increased geometrically while food production increased exponentially.

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Actual food production has been much higher than Malthus predicted, while population growth has also exceeded his expectations but to a lesser extent. This is due to technological advancements and improvements in agricultural practices that have allowed for higher yields and increased efficiency in food production.

In Comparing Malthus's Theory to Actual World Food Production and Population