What Eventually Occurs When the Number of Individuals in a Population

question 32

Multiple Choice

What eventually occurs when the number of individuals in a population exceeds the population's carrying capacity?

• A) The number of individuals continues to increase but at a faster rate.
• B) The number of individuals continues to increase but at a slower rate.
• C) The number of individuals reaches equilibrium and becomes constant.
• D) The number of individuals declines.

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