Which of the following statements best summarizes Thomas Malthus' theory of population growth?
A) Although population increases geometrically, technological innovation will guarantee adequate food supplies.
B) Increases in the food supply inevitably lead to increases in population.
C) Population increases geometrically while the available food supply increases arithmetically.
D) Population increases in direct proportion to the available food supply.

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Malthus' theory posits that population grows at a geometric rate (exponentially), while food supply grows at an arithmetic rate (linearly), leading to potential shortages.

Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes Thomas Malthus' Theory