In the Logistic Growth Model,as the Number of Individuals in the Population

question 11

Multiple Choice

In the logistic growth model,as the number of individuals in the population (N) approaches the carrying capacity (K) ,the intrinsic rate of growth (r)

• A)will be affected by an increased birth rate.
• B)will be affected by a decreased death rate from predation.
• C)will be affected by increased competition with other species.
• D)will be affected by increased competition within the species.
• E)will not changE.

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