Lesson 14: Population Growth
Answer:
1. If immigration and emigration numbers remain equal, which if these could cause a slowed growth rate?
C. Decreased birthrate
2. The graph in Figure 5-1 shows the growth of a bacterial population.Which of the following correctly describes the growth curve?
D. Exponential
3. As resources in a population become less available, the population
C. Reaches carrying capacity.
4. When the exponential phase of a logistic growth curve of a population ceases,
C. Population growth begins to slow down.
5.Which of the following is the most likely reason that a population of mice in a farming area suddenly increases?
C. More food is available as grain is harvested.
