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The initial period of population growth for a species in an environment is _______.
a.
linear
b.
exponential
c.
slow
d.
negative
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b. exponential
Explanation: When resources are abundant and density-dependent limits are negligible, population growth rate is proportional to population size, producing exponential growth during the initial phase (before carrying capacity or limiting factors slow it to logistic growth).
Explanation: When resources are abundant and density-dependent limits are negligible, population growth rate is proportional to population size, producing exponential growth during the initial phase (before carrying capacity or limiting factors slow it to logistic growth).
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