Question

Suppose a species lives in an ecosystem with unlimited resources an no predators. What is the shape of its population versus time graph?
A. a horizontal line
B. A curve that decreased exponentially as time passes
C. a curve that increases exponentially as time passes
D. a curve that increases but flattens out as time passes

Answer 1

In an ecosystem with unlimited resources and no predators, the population of a species would be expected to grow without any constraints. This typically results in exponential growth, as individuals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

**C. a curve that increases exponentially as time passes.**