Question

The population size of a species over time is shown in the graph. The growth pattern demonstrated by the population at time 1 is

• A. Gradual
• B. Declining
• C. Continual
• D. Oscillating
• E. Exponential

Answer 1

The correct option is E Exponential

The growth pattern demonstrated by the population at time 1 is exponential. Time 1 on the associated graph depicts a steep curve of population increase over a short amount of time, which is characteristic of exponential population growth.

Exponential Growth : At a constant birth rate in population through time and is never limited by food or disease, known as exponential growth. With exponential growth, the birth rate alone controls how fast (or slow) the population grows.