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#Question id: 13139


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?

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles
  1.  For a given population, r is variable.
  2.  For a given environment, K is variable. 
  3. As  N approaches K, dN/dt approaches 0.
  4. As N approaches K, dN/dt approaches K.