Which of the following types of population growth patterns would best represent a group of elephants that enter a new, open habitat and become a stable part of that ecosystem?
A. Malthusian growth
B. Irruptive growth
C. Exponential growth
D. Logistic growth
E. Chaotic or catastrophic growth
Answer: D
Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences
You might also like to view...
The main concern with a nuclear power plant is the danger of a __________ where heat builds up and causes an explosion, releasing dangerous radioactive compounds into the environment.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences
Ecosystems that do not undergo periodic fires are much more vulnerable to invader species
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences
Asteroids hitting Earth can result in mass extinctions
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences
Most lava flows advance at speeds of
A. many km per second. B. a few km per minute. C. a few km per second. D. a few km per hour.
Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences