Question

drag the correct labels onto the graph showing two different patterns of population growth. label the horizontal and vertical axes first.

Explanation:

1. Axes Labels: Population growth graphs always plot time (the independent variable) on the horizontal (x) axis, and population size (the dependent variable) on the vertical (y) axis.
2. Growth Curves: The blue curve shows unlimited, accelerating growth, which is exponential growth. The red curve levels off at a maximum value, which is the pattern of logistic growth.
3. Carrying Capacity: The horizontal line that the logistic growth curve approaches is the carrying capacity, the maximum sustainable population size for the environment.

Answer:

• a: Population size
• b: Time
• c: Exponential growth
• d: Carrying capacity
• e: Logistic growth