What shape does a population growth curve have when resources are unlimited?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. A J-shaped exponential curve
- Step 1: With unlimited resources, the population grows faster as it gets larger.
Answer
A J-shaped exponential curve.
Why not the others: The S-shaped curve occurs when resources limit growth.
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