Thomas Malthus: Theorist who argued that population grows geometrically while food supply grows arithmetically, leading to inevitable crisis.
How to apply it: Use Malthusian theory to explain concerns about overpopulation and resource scarcity.
Course: AP Human Geography · Unit: Population and Migration Patterns and Processes
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