In the Formula,dN/dt = RN(K-N)/K,the Rate of Population Growth Approaches

question 23

Multiple Choice

In the formula,dN/dt = rN(K-N) /K,the rate of population growth approaches zero as

• A)carrying capacity approaches zero.
• B)the age-specific fertility rate approaches zero.
• C)the per capita growth rate declines.
• D)the population size approaches the carrying capacity.

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