For Most Populations,irregular Fluctuations in Size or Density

Question

For most populations,irregular fluctuations in size or density
A) are less commonly experienced than the smooth J-shaped growth curve.
B) occur commonly before carrying capacity is reached.
C) are more common than the smooth J-shaped growth curve.
D) occur only when density-independent factors dominate.

Accepted Answer

Irregular fluctuations in population size or density are more common than the smooth J-shaped growth curve because real-world environments often present a variety of unpredictable factors (such as weather changes, food availability, and predation) that can cause populations to increase or decrease in ways that do not follow a smooth pattern.