How Large Does N Need to Be So 0

question 106

Multiple Choice

How large does n need to be so 0.3n² is greater than 2.5n - 3?

• A) 3
• B) 5
• C) 7
• D) 9

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Definitions:

Carrying Capacity

The maximum population size of a biological species that an environment can sustain indefinitely.

Random Dispersion

A pattern of spacing of individuals within a population where the position of each individual is independent of others.

Interference Competition

Intraspecific competition in which certain dominant individuals obtain an adequate supply of the limited resource at the expense of other individuals in the population. Also called contest competition.

Contest Competition

A form of competition where individuals directly contest for resources through physical or behavioral interactions.