Population Growth Model: Density Independent and Dependent Models

2.

The rate of population growth decreases when r<0 or R<1.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

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3.

Compare and contrast the terms C and K. How are these two terms similar? How are they different? Be sure to define each term in your answer.
4.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the density-dependent population growth model. Does it accurately model the growth behavior of species? If not, give two examples of when the density-dependent population growth model works well and its relation to other population models.
5.

Explain how R fits into both models (density-independent and dependent) and how it measures both reproductive success and the ability for a population to grow.

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Population Growth Model: Density Independent And Dependent Models

The expotnential population growth model is density-dependent.

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The rate of population growth decreases when r<0 or R<1.

Compare and contrast the terms C and K. How are these two terms similar? How are they different? Be sure to define each term in your answer.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the density-dependent population growth model. Does it accurately model the growth behavior of species? If not, give two examples of when the density-dependent population growth model works well and its relation to other population models.

Explain how R fits into both models (density-independent and dependent) and how it measures both reproductive success and the ability for a population to grow.