Which of the Following Pieces of Information Would Be MOST

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pieces of information would be MOST useful in determining whether a population is undergoing logistic growth versus exponential growth?

• A) total population size taken during a current census
• B) population doubling time
• C) the carrying capacity for the same species in a different environment
• D) the shape of the growth curve for the population over time

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Definitions:

Clumped Dispersion

The spatial distribution pattern of a population in which individuals are more concentrated in specific parts of the habitat. Also called aggregated distribution and patchiness. Compare with random dispersion and uniform dispersion.

Growth Rate

The rate at which the size of an organism or population increases, usually expressed as a percentage of increase over a specific period of time.

Population

A group of individuals of the same species inhabiting a specific geographical area and capable of interbreeding.

Intrinsic Rate

The maximum rate of growth of a population under ideal conditions, reflecting its potential biological increase.