Chapter 12: Population Growth and RegulationUnder ideal conditions, populations can grow rapidly. Study Guide Exam 3.

Chapter 12: Population Growth and Regulation Under ideal conditions, populations can grow rapidly. 1. In what way is the geometric growth model different from the exponential growth model? a. The geometric growth model uses continuous time. b. The geometric growth model uses regular time intervals. c. The geometric growth model includes carrying capacity (K). d. The exponential growth model includes carrying capacity (K). Answer: b Use this figure for questions 2 and 3. 2. Which plot is consistent with an exponential growth model when r > 0? a. I b. II c. III d. IV Answer: c 3. Which plot is consistent with a geometric growth model in which λ = 1? a. I b. II c. III d. IV Answer: a 4. Which is likely to follow an exponential increase in population size? I. a population of mice that has consumed most of the food in its habitat II. A small population of rats recently introduced to an island with many resources III. bacteria recently placed on a new