Malthusian Theory Practice Test

A reading on Malthusian theory states that when population grows exponentially and food supply grows linearly, the gap between needs and resources can widen over time. If population follows $1, 2, 4, 8$ while food follows $1, 2, 3, 4$ over the same intervals, what is the most accurate statement of the core theory being shown?

A secondary source describes Malthusian predictions: when population growth outstrips food supply, societies face “positive checks” (famine, disease, war) and “preventive checks” (delayed marriage, reduced births). In this framework, which outcome best matches a Malthusian crisis?