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What type of growth occurs when a population's growth slows or stops following a period of exponential growth?
What type of growth occurs when a population's growth slows or stops following a period of exponential growth?
- Geometric growth
- Exponential growth
- Logistic growth (correct)
- Arithmetic growth
What is the maximum population size the environment can support called in logistic growth?
What is the maximum population size the environment can support called in logistic growth?
- Carrying capacity (correct)
- Sustainable capacity
- Optimal population
- Maximum density
What happens to the growth rate as the population approaches the carrying capacity in logistic growth?
What happens to the growth rate as the population approaches the carrying capacity in logistic growth?
- It remains constant
- It accelerates
- It slows down (correct)
- It stops abruptly
What shape does the growth pattern of logistic growth typically follow?
What shape does the growth pattern of logistic growth typically follow?
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What are the key characteristics of logistic growth?
What are the key characteristics of logistic growth?
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