Question

match each statement to the growth model it best describes. occurs when the number of reproductive individuals doesn’t change. occurs when resources are limited. growth rate continues increasing over time. growth rate stays roughly constant over time. growth rate initially increases over time but then decreases and eventually reaches zero. occurs when resources are essentially unlimited and the number of reproductive individuals increases. linear growth. exponential growth. logistic growth.

Explanation:

• Linear growth has a constant growth - rate. When the number of reproductive individuals doesn't change and the growth rate stays roughly constant over time, it's linear growth.
• Exponential growth occurs when resources are essentially unlimited and the number of reproductive individuals increases, and the growth rate continues increasing over time.
• Logistic growth happens when resources are limited. The growth rate initially increases over time but then decreases and eventually reaches zero.

Answer:

• "Occurs when the number of reproductive individuals doesn't change": Linear growth
• "Occurs when resources are limited": Logistic growth
• "Growth rate continues increasing over time": Exponential growth
• "Growth rate stays roughly constant over time": Linear growth
• "Growth rate initially increases over time but then decreases and eventually reaches zero": Logistic growth
• "Occurs when resources are essentially unlimited and the number of reproductive individuals increases": Exponential growth