Question

in this graph, the prey and predator populations periodically increase and decrease. this is an example of which type of population growth?
options: exponential, cyclical, declining, no pattern is detectable

Explanation:

The graph shows prey and predator populations periodically increasing and decreasing, which matches the definition of cyclical population growth (repeating cycles over time). Exponential growth is unbounded increase, declining is steady decrease, and no pattern is incorrect as cycles are clear.

Answer:

B. cyclical