How does the concept of a land’s carrying capacity relate to Thomas Malthus’ ideas?

Question

How does the concept of a land’s carrying capacity relate to Thomas Malthus’ ideas?

Answer 1

There's a limit to how many people can be supported by an acre of land. Thomas Malthus believed that there would be too many people and not enough land (food) to support the population, resulting in famine. His ideas have not come true yet, because technology has increased the land's carrying capacity by improving its productivity. Farming advancements means that more people can be supported by an acre of land than before.