In Order to Have a Negative Population Growth Rate

question 41

Multiple Choice

In order to have a negative population growth rate,

• A) the birthrate must exceed the death rate.
• B) the biotic potential of the population must increase.
• C) the death rate must exceed the birth rate.
• D) the carrying capacity for the population must increase.
• E) only replacement reproduction can occur.

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