Asked by Karla Gorostieta on May 28, 2024
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When r = −0.00057, the population size:
A) will increase.
B) will decrease.
C) is stable.
D) may increase or decrease, depending on K .
E) may increase or decrease, depending on i .
Population Size
The total number of individuals within a defined area at a given time, important in understanding ecology and evolutionary biology.
Increase Or Decrease
Terms that indicate a change in magnitude, quantity, or degree, either going up (increase) or going down (decrease).
- Calculate and interpret population growth rates and understand the factors that affect these rates.
Verified Answer
DI
Danielle IslasMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
When r (the intrinsic rate of natural increase) is negative, it indicates that the population size will decrease.
Learning Objectives
- Calculate and interpret population growth rates and understand the factors that affect these rates.