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AP Environmental Sciencemediummcq1 pt

The intrinsic rate of increase (r) is highest in which situation?

A.A population far below carrying capacity
B.A population exactly at carrying capacity
C.A population above carrying capacity
D.A population with zero births

Explanation

Core Concept

With abundant resources, per-capita growth runs at its maximum intrinsic rate — the J-curve's steep early phase.

Correct Answer

AA population far below carrying capacity

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