The Starting Size of Population a Is 1,000, and the Starting

question 58

Multiple Choice

The starting size of Population A is 1,000, and the starting size of Population B is 10,000.Both are growing at a rate of r = 1.00.Over a 10-year period, how will exponential growth affect these populations?

• A) Both will add the same number of individuals for each of the 10 years, because the growth rates are the same.
• B) Both will add more individuals each year, but the number they add each year will be the same because the growth rates are the same.
• C) Population A will grow faster because it will add more individuals every year than Population B, due to its larger starting population.
• D) Population B will grow faster because it will add more individuals every year than Population A, to make up for its lower growth rate.
• E) Population A will add more individuals per year and grow faster because it has both a higher growth rate and a higher starting population.