Which of the following are preventative checks in Malthusian theory?
A) contraception, celibacy, and the delay of marriage
B) laws and regulations increasing taxes on families
C) low income
D) deaths of individuals before they reach reproductive age
E) wars and epidemics

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Contraception, celibacy, and the delay of marriage are all preventative checks as they limit the number of births and therefore slow down population growth. The other options listed are either not preventative checks or are involuntary methods of controlling population growth. Contraception, celibacy, and the delay of marriage are all preventative checks because they reduce the number of births in a population, helping to control population growth. The other options (B, C, D, and E) either involve external forces (such as regulations and wars/epidemics) or are not preventative measures.

Which of the Following Are Preventative Checks in Malthusian Theory