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