The Rate of Natural Increase Approximates Zero When Carrying Capacity

question 62

Multiple Choice

The rate of natural increase approximates zero when carrying capacity is reached and

• A) birth rate < death rate.
• B) birth rate ≈ death rate.
• C) birth rate > death rate.
• D) the death rate falls to zero.
• E) the birth rate falls to zero.

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Definitions:

Variable Manipulation

The process of altering one or more variables in an experiment to determine its effects on a dependent variable.

Controlled Conditions

Specific parameters maintained during scientific research or experiments to ensure the validity and reliability of the results.

Independent Variable

In research and experimentation, the variable that is manipulated or changed to assess its effect on a dependent variable.

Extraneous Variable

Any variable that you are not intentionally studying in your experiment or test that could affect the outcome of your research.