The Top of the "S" in an S-Shaped Curve Indicates

Question

The top of the "S" in an S-shaped curve indicates that the population
A) is on the verge of collapse.
B) is experiencing abnormally heavy pressure from predators.
C) has reached its carrying capacity.
D) is poised for further exponential growth.

Accepted Answer

The top of an S-shaped curve represents the carrying capacity of the environment, which is the maximum number of individuals that can be sustained in a given habitat over a sustained period of time. As such, it indicates that the population has reached a stable equilibrium point, and there is no further room for exponential growth. Options A, B and D are not correct because they refer to conditions that are not indicative of a stable population.