Question 10

Question

The graph shows the population growth of a colony of insects over time.

Which statement below best explains what might have occurred to the population of insects at point A?

a
The population growth decreased as individual insects aged.
b
A predator was introduced, causing a decline in population growth.
c
The population reached a carrying capacity and stabilized.
d
The health of the insects improved, causing the population to stabilize.

Answer 1

c
The population reached a carrying capacity and stabilized.