The vertical axis is labeled number of individuals and the horizontal axis is labeled time. The graph shows a line that starts from a point on the vertical axis slightly above the origin and moves upward with the high slope. After reaching the maximum point, the line falls down slightly and then becomes almost parallel to the horizontal axis. A horizontal line from the vertical axis overlapping this part of the graph is labeled carrying capacity.
The initial rise in the line of the graph is an example of population growth in a species as a result of
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Responses
a decrease in biodiversity.
a decrease in biodiversity.
an increase in food supply.
an increase in food supply.
an increase in natural predators.
an increase in natural predators.
a decrease in habitat.
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The initial rise in the line of the graph represents population growth in a species, which is typically a result of favorable conditions. Among the options provided, the most likely reason for this growth is an increase in food supply. Increased food availability can support a larger population, leading to rapid growth.
Therefore, the correct response is:
an increase in food supply.
