Choose the One Alternative That Best Completes the Statement or Answers

question 211

Multiple Choice

Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
-In the formula N $\mathrm { N } = \mathrm { Ie } ^ { \mathrm { kt } }$ N is the number of items in terms of an initial population I at a given time and k is a growth constant equal to the percent of growth per unit time. There are currently 59
Million cars in a certain country, increasing by 1.2% annually. How many years will it take for this
Country to have 78 million cars? Round to the nearest year.

• A) 5 yr
• B) 16 yr
• C) 245 yr
• D) 23 yr

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Definitions:

Predation

Interaction in which one organism (the predator) uses another (the prey) as a food source.

Batesian Mimicry

A form of mimicry where a harmless species has evolved to imitate the warning signals of a harmful species to deter predators.

Müllerian Mimicry

A form of mimicry where two or more harmful species, often within the same area, evolve to look similar, thus enhancing their protection from predators through mutual reinforcement of their warning signals.

Intertidal Zone

The area along coastlines that is exposed to air at low tide and submerged at high tide, with a unique set of organisms adapted to its conditions.