According to the Malthusian theory of population, population growth increases in ______ progression, whereas food production increases in ______ progression.

According to the Malthusian Theory of Population, excessive population growth relative to food supply is controlled by ________ checks (such as war, famine, and epidemics) which increase mortality, and ________ checks (such as moral restraint) which lower fertility.

Which statement best reflects Thomas Malthus's fundamental view on overpopulation?