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#Question id: 10584

The logistic equation above is used to describe the rate of change of a population, N, with time, t, where r is the intrinsic rate of increase and K is the carrying capacity. Which of the following statements is true for this equation?

#Section 2: Evolution
  1. For a given population, r is variable.
  2. For a given environment, K is variable.
  3. As N approaches K, dN/dt is maximum .
  4. As N approaches K/2, dN/dt is maximum
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TLS Online TPP Program

#Question id: 12143

#Section 2: Evolution

The __________ states that two species cannot coexist indefinitely when the same resource limits both species. 
TLS Online TPP Program

#Question id: 12144

#Section 2: Evolution

Which statement regarding population growth rates is incorrect? 
TLS Online TPP Program

#Question id: 12145

#Section 2: Evolution

If population size is exactly half of carrying capacity: 
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#Question id: 12146

#Section 2: Evolution

Which of the following is not a density-dependent factor? 
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#Question id: 12147

#Section 2: Evolution

Climax forests
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#Question id: 12148

#Section 2: Evolution

If asked to find the cause of regular fluctuations in a population's size not associated with seasonal environmental variation, you would probably first seek evidence for: