A Population of Rabbits Introduced into an Island Grew Rapidly

question 115

Multiple Choice

A population of rabbits introduced into an island grew rapidly for a few years and then the growth slowed down. Why did the population become stable?

• A)The carrying capacity was reached.
• B)Environmental resistance declined.
• C)The rate of immigration declined.
• D)The value of r decreased.
• E)A bust cycle was about to begin.

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