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Determining Population Size

Question 4 • Environmental Science A

A J-shaped curve is called a(n) _______.

Answer
A
logistic growth curve
B
exponential growth curve
C
linear growth curve
D
population growth curve

Explanation

A J-shaped curve shows a population increasing faster and faster without leveling off, which is characteristic of exponential growth. A logistic growth curve is S-shaped because growth slows as the population approaches the environment’s carrying capacity. Therefore, a J-shaped curve is an exponential growth curve.

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