Asked by Ethan Skarzenski on Jul 29, 2024
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If the growth rate of a population increases, the doubling time
A) increases.
B) decreases.
C) remains the same.
D) depends on the amount of natural resources.
E) is not related to growth rate increase.
Doubling Time
Number of years it takes for a population to double in size.
Growth Rate
The rate at which a living organism or part of an organism increases in size.
Natural Resources
Materials or substances such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain or ecological functions.
- Understand the principles of exponential growth, carrying capacity, and environmental resistance.
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Aastha ParmarJul 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Doubling time is the amount of time it takes for a population to double in size. As the growth rate increases, the population will reach its doubling size in a shorter amount of time, thus decreasing the doubling time.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of exponential growth, carrying capacity, and environmental resistance.