A Species Population's Size (N) May Vary Depending on a Number

question 61

Multiple Choice

A species population's size (N) may vary depending on a number of factors including crowding and resource limitation. As N approaches K (carrying capacity) for a certain population, which of the following outcomes is predicted by the logistic growth model?

• A) The population growth rate will not change.
• B) The population growth rate will approach zero.
• C) The population size will increase exponentially.
• D) The carrying capacity of the environment will increase.

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