Which is a contention about Malthus's theory?
A)People must eat.
B)People are driven by a strong sexual urge.
C)While food supply increases slowly and arithmetically,size grows quickly and geometrically.
D)All of the above.
E)None of the above.

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Malthus's theory contends that population growth is potentially exponential while the growth of the food supply or other resources is linear, leading to eventual shortages. This theory incorporates the ideas that people need to eat (A), are driven by strong sexual urges (B), and that while food supply increases arithmetically, population size grows geometrically (C).

Which Is a Contention About Malthus's Theory