Exponential Growth in a Population

question 3

Multiple Choice

Exponential growth in a population

• A) refers to an increase by a constant amount, such as a net gain of 100 individuals per year.
• B) refers to an increase by a constant percentage each year.
• C) is also called arithmetic growth.
• D) includes any pattern of increase in numbers.

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Definitions:

Mixture

A physical combination of two or more substances that retain their own identities and properties and can be separated by physical means.

Compound

A substance made up of two or more different elements chemically bonded together in a fixed ratio.

Alloy

A mixture of metals or a mixture of a metal and another element, achieved through melting and mixing.