3. as resources in a population become less available, population growth

Lesson 14: Population Growth

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.