Question

both graphs represent different population growth models. in graph 1, there are no external factors acting on a population. what is the most likely factor causing the change in graph 2? the maximum rate of reproduction the maximum rate of adaptation the limitation of available resources the limitation of genetic diversity

Explanation:

Graph 2 shows a population that initially grows and then declines. In a population - growth context without external factors, the most common internal limiting factor is the availability of resources. As the population grows, resources like food, water, and space become scarce, leading to a decline in the population. Genetic diversity and adaptation rates are long - term factors and not the immediate cause here. The maximum rate of reproduction is a constant characteristic of the species and not a factor that changes in this scenario.

Answer:

the limitation of available resources