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The initial period of population growth for a species in an environment is _______.

a.

linear


b.

exponential


c.

slow


d.

negative

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Hello!
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The answer is B, exponential. The definition of exponential is an increase or becoming more and more rapid.
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Answer:

c. slow

Step-by-step explanation:

When a species gets to a new environment, it takes its time getting used to the environment in a process otherwise known as acclimatization. During this process, the species mobilize resources and adjust its metabolism to suit its environment.

After the initial slow period as a result of adjusting to the new environment, what follows it is a period of exponential growth during which the species thrive and increase in population at a very high rate.

In conclusion, the initial growth rate is slow as a result of getting used to a new environment.

The correct option is c.

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