Question

what does a short doubling time suggest about a population?

• it is growing rapidly.
• it is growing slowly.
• it is shrinking.

Explanation:

Doubling time refers to the period needed for a population to double in size. A short doubling time means the population reaches twice its original size quickly, indicating rapid growth. Slowing growth would correspond to a longer doubling time, and shrinking populations have no positive doubling time.

Answer:

It is growing rapidly.