A Population of Rabbits Introduced into an Island Grew Rapidly

question 67

Multiple Choice

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

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

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