Question

which theory suggests that population growth will outpace food supply, leading to societal collapse?

1. demographic transition theory
2. Malthusian theory
3. Social learning theory

Answer 1

The theory that suggests population growth will outpace food supply, leading to societal collapse, is the **Malthusian theory** (option 2). This theory, proposed by Thomas Malthus in the late 18th century, argues that while population grows geometrically, food supply increases arithmetically, which would ultimately lead to shortages and societal issues.