4. Which of the following is not a reason why populations rise in particular places?

A. Globalization and Capitalism
B. Imperialism and Colonialism
C. Famine and Drought
D. Mercantilism and Industrialization
E. Modernaization and Urbanization
Answer : C
5. Paul Ehrlich, Thomas Malthus, and Ester Boserup believed that the world's population was increasing to quickly and outpacing our food production.
TRUE
FALSE
Answer : true

Ms. Sue, can you explain how 4 isn't C? And I wasn't sure if 5 was true because I thought at first it was but then I think Ester Boserup had a different belief then Paul and Thomas

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Why would anyone settle in a place that had famine and drought?

5 is true.
It said not a reason but all the other reasons are why populations would rise
Populations rise where people have adequate water and can grow sufficient food to feed themselves.
I'm confused.. If it's asking Which is not a reason why populations rise wouldn't it be famine? Wouldnt the other answer choices be reasons why populations would rise?