Question

the neolithic/agricultural revolution
why does increasing food supply usually lead to increased population?

Explanation:

Increasing food supply reduces starvation, so more people survive (lower mortality). Adequate food supports better health, enabling higher birth rates (more children survive, and people are more likely to reproduce). Stable food also allows for settled communities, reducing risks from nomadic life, all contributing to population growth.

Answer:

Increasing food supply reduces mortality (fewer starve), improves health for higher birth rates (more children survive, better reproductive conditions), and enables settled life (reducing risks), collectively leading to population growth.