Which of the Following Is an Incorrect Statement About the Regulation

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an incorrect statement about the regulation of populations?

• A)The logistic equation reflects the effect of density-dependent factors, which can ultimately stabilize populations around the carrying capacity.
• B)Density-independent factors have an increasingly greater effect as a population's density increases.
• C)High densities in a population may cause physiological changes that inhibit reproduction.
• D)Because of the overlapping nature of population-regulating factors, it is often difficult to precisely determine their cause-and-effect relationships.
• E)The occurrence of population cycles in some populations may be the result of crowding or lag times in the response to density-dependent factors.

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Definitions:

Equation of Exchange

An economic identity that represents the relationship between the money supply, its velocity, the price level, and the number of transactions conducted, often formulated as MV = PQ.

Identity

The characteristics, attributes, or qualities that make a person or thing unique and distinguishable from others.

Nominal GDP

The value of the final goods and services produced in a given year valued at that year’s prices.

Velocity of Money

The speed at which currency is transferred from one deal to another and the frequency of usage of a currency unit within a specific timeframe.