Rapid decline in population due to high mortality rate is
A
Population density
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B
Population explosion
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C
Population crash
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is A Population crash Population after reaching the upper growth limit during exponential phase, population density remains stable for some time and then declines abruptly due to decrease in food availability and increase competition. This rapid decline in population due to high mortality rate is Population crash.