Simone, a Malthusian, believes that overpopulation is not a problem because there have been many recent natural disasters like tsunamis and tornadoes that leave people homeless and living in conditions of disease and starvation. What do we call this type of population control?
A) negative checks
B) positive checks
C) preventive measures
D) permissive measures

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Thomas Malthus theorized that population growth would be controlled by natural disasters and famines, which he termed "positive checks." These checks increase mortality rates, thereby reducing the population size.

Simone, a Malthusian, Believes That Overpopulation Is Not a Problem