Read the Following Scenario, and Answer the Questions Below

question 20

Multiple Choice

Read the following scenario, and answer the questions below.

In North America, a toxic weed called leafy spurge was accidentally introduced and has grown and spread rapidly, covering millions of acres in north- central United States and south- central Canada. Leafy spurge is generally avoided by cattle and horses and may be toxic to them. Thus, rangeland where leafy spurge has spread has been damaged by the invasion of this plant.


-Leafy spurge has spread across many U.S.states.If left uncontrolled in these states,leafy spurge populations will _________ .

• A)eventually reach their carrying capacity
• B)shift from a J- curve to a constant rate of growth
• C)never experience environmental resistance
• D)shift from a logistic curve to a J- shaped growth curve

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