Logistic Growth:

Question

This figure displays the equation for logistic population growth and visualizes population growth as a function of time (number of generations) as it approaches carrying capacity. N stands for population size, K, stands for carrying capacity, and r stands for intrinsic rate of increase.

Based on the equation for logistic population growth,

A. new individuals are added most rapidly at low population sizes.

B. population growth never exceeds K.

C. growth rate decreases as N approaches K.

D. the population keeps growing when N equals K.

Answer 1

C. growth rate decreases as N approaches K.