Question

which of the following best describes the change in the carrying capacity of the human population if growth is limited by conditions set forth by the malthusian theory?
a the carrying capacity will increase, and the human population size will grow exponentially.
b the carrying capacity will remain constant, and the human population size will stabilize.
c the carrying capacity will remain constant, and the human population size will experience an overshoot.
d the carrying capacity will decrease, and the human population size will experience a dieback.

Explanation:

Malthusian theory posits that population grows exponentially while resources grow linearly. When population exceeds carrying capacity (overshoot), it leads to a dieback (due to lack of resources like food, space).

Answer:

D. The carrying capacity will decrease, and the human population size will experience a dieback.