1. How did Malthus's essay support Darwin's idea about natural selection? O Malthus proposed that a decrease in food supply would lead to organisms producing more offspring.

O Malthus's essay did the opposite, as it did not support natural selection.

O Malthus proposed that an endless amount of resources would lead to greater competition.

Malthus proposed that the earth could not support all the offspring produced, leading to a competitive environment.​