Question

Logistic Growth:

This figure displays the equation for logistic population growth and visualizes population growth as a function of time (number of generations) as it approaches carrying capacity. N stands for population size, K, stands for carrying capacity, and r stands for intrinsic rate of increase.

Use the passage to answer the question.

The carrying capacity of a population may be influenced by all except which of the following factors?

A. availability of food

B. abiotic factors in the environment

C. competition from other populations with similar resource requirements

D. the population's intrinsic rate of increase

Answer 1

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D. the population's intrinsic rate of increase