Consider a Population of Birds That Land on an Island

question 48

Multiple Choice

Consider a population of birds that land on an island. Their numbers rise exponentially until they reach a population of 1,000 birds, after which they crash to 700 due to resource limitations. Over time, the population rises and falls until it stabilizes around a population of 850. What does this population size likely represent in terms of population growth?

• A) Fluctuation
• B) Outbreak
• C) Carrying capacity
• D) Maximum population size

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