Chapter
54. Exponential Population Growth Simulation
Exponential Population Growth Simulation
Question 1 of 4
Activity 54.1 Quiz
How do changing values for r affect the growth rate of a population?
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Correct. See Key Concept 54.2 Population Growth Describes the Change in Population Size over Time
Incorrect. See Key Concept 54.2 Population Growth Describes the Change in Population Size over Time
Activity 54.1 Quiz
What is meant by the term “doubling time” and how does changing values for N0 affect the doubling time of a population?
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Correct. See Key Concept 54.2 Population Growth Describes the Change in Population Size over Time
Incorrect. See Key Concept 54.2 Population Growth Describes the Change in Population Size over Time
Activity 54.1 Quiz
The equations used in the simulation apply to populations over short time intervals. Why can they not be applied to populations over very long time periods?
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Correct. See Key Concept 54.1 Populations Show Dynamic Variation in Size over Space and Time
Incorrect. See Key Concept 54.1 Populations Show Dynamic Variation in Size over Space and Time
Activity 54.1 Quiz
Refer to the table below.
How long will it take a population of 550 moose to double if 25 offspring are born and 14 moose die on average per year?
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Correct. See Key Concept 54.2 Population Growth Describes the Change in Population Size over Time
Incorrect. See Key Concept 54.2 Population Growth Describes the Change in Population Size over Time