Question

question 11 (1 point) if a population has a growth rate less than 0, what does that mean?

a the population is at carrying capacity

b the population is growing

c the population is stable

d the population is decreasing

Explanation:

• Option a: Carrying capacity means the maximum population an environment can support, which is not related to a negative growth rate.
• Option b: A positive growth rate indicates the population is growing, so a negative rate can't mean growth.
• Option c: A stable population would have a growth rate of 0 (or very close), not less than 0.
• Option d: A growth rate less than 0 means the number of individuals in the population is decreasing over time (e.g., more deaths or emigration than births or immigration).

Answer:

d. The population is decreasing