In Models of Logistic Population Growth

Question

In models of logistic population growth,
A) the population growth rate slows dramatically as N approaches K.
B) new individuals are added to the population most rapidly at the beginning of the population's growth.
C) new individuals are added to the population as N approaches K.
D) only density-dependent factors affect the rate of population growth.
E) carrying capacity is never reached.

Accepted Answer

Logistic population growth models show that as the population size (N) gets closer to the carrying capacity (K), the rate of population growth dramatically slows down. This is because resources become scarce, competition increases, and limiting factors come into play, resulting in the inability of the population to grow at a steady rate.