Question

match each population growth model to the graph that best represents it.
logistic growth exponential growth linear growth

Explanation:

1. First graph (left): The population grows quickly at first, then the growth slows and approaches a maximum value (plateaus), which is the signature S-curve shape of logistic growth, limited by carrying capacity.
2. Second graph (middle): The population increases by a multiplicative factor at each interval, with the gap between consecutive points growing larger exponentially, matching exponential growth.
3. Third graph (right): The population increases by a constant amount at each time interval, creating a straight-line pattern, which defines linear growth.

Answer:

• Left graph: logistic growth
• Middle graph: exponential growth
• Right graph: linear growth