Chapter 4, Problem 3A

Summary Introduction

To fill:

The correct term in the given blank.

Introduction:

Exponential population growth is the growth when the resources are unlimited and population grows exponentially. The graph represents J-shape curve in this situation. Population grows because there is unlimited supply of the resources.

Carrying capacity is the number of people, animal or crops in a particular region which supports that region without environmental degradation.

Answer to Problem 3A

Carrying capacity.

Explanation of Solution

There is no carrying capacity in the exponential growth. It typically represents the upper limit upon an exponential growth function. Without outside circumstances to cause changes in the parameters, the population can surpass the carrying capacity. Thus, carrying capacity act as horizontal asymptote.