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JAMB Biology 2012 Question 34

Question 34

Population Ecology

The carrying capacity of a habitat is reached when the population growth begins to

  1. A.increase slowly
  2. B.increase exponentially
  3. C.slow down
  4. D.remain steady.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (remain steady.)

Explanation

At the carrying capacity the habitat can support no more individuals, so births balance deaths and the population size stays steady.