The island of Isle Royale in Lake Superior has historically contained both moose and wolves. In recent years, the number of wolves has dwindled, leaving few predators for the moose. This has led to a large increase in the moose population on the island. The following information is from 2018. Using this information and the equation shown, the growth rate for the moose population on Isle Royale can be calculated. Based on the current population and the growth rate, what type of growth model would be expected? A - A logistical growth model would best represent this population because the moose population will decrease over time. B - An exponential growth model would best represent this population because there are few predators for the moose on this island. C - A logistical growth model would best represent this population because the increase in the number of moose would level off over time. D - An exponential growth model would best represent this population because the moose population has not reached its carrying capacity and will continue to grow over time

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The island of Isle Royale in Lake Superior has historically contained both moose and wolves. In recent years, the number of wolves has dwindled, leaving few predators for the moose. This has led to a large increase in the moose population on the island. The following information is from 2018. Using this information and the equation shown, the growth rate for the moose population on Isle Royale can be calculated. Based on the current population and the growth rate, what type of growth model would be expected?


A - A logistical growth model would best represent this population because the moose population will decrease over time.


B - An exponential growth model would best represent this population because there are few predators for the moose on this island.


C - A logistical growth model would best represent this population because the increase in the number of moose would level off over time.


D - An exponential growth model would best represent this population because the moose population has not reached its carrying capacity and will continue to grow over time.

K = 2,000 moose
N = 1,500 moose
Rmax = 0.5
dN
K-N
dt
max
пах
K
where:
dt = change in time
N= population size
reox = maximum per capita growth rate of population
K= carrying capacity
max
Transcribed Image Text:K = 2,000 moose N = 1,500 moose Rmax = 0.5 dN K-N dt max пах K where: dt = change in time N= population size reox = maximum per capita growth rate of population K= carrying capacity max
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