Jorden is looking at a piecewise function graph of a population (number of individuals) versus the temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit). Which of the following BEST describes a stable population in the graph?

Question

A. a straight line because the population is constantly increasing over time
B. a straight line because the population increases as the temperature decreases
C. a straight line because the population decreases as the temperature increases
D. a straight line because the population is not increasing or decreasing

Answer 1

D. a straight line because the population is not increasing or decreasing

A stable population would not show any significant increase or decrease in population size with changes in temperature, resulting in a straight, horizontal line on the graph.