A Species Population's Size (N) May Vary Depending on a Number

Multiple Choice

A species population's size (N) may vary depending on a number of factors including crowding and resource limitation. As N approaches K (carrying capacity) for a certain population, which of the following outcomes is predicted by the logistic growth model?

A) The population growth rate will not change.
B) The population growth rate will approach zero.
C) The population size will increase exponentially.
D) The carrying capacity of the environment will increase.