Population growth rates are exponential. This means population grows
A) in a linear way: 1, 2, 3, 4
B) in a "boosted" way: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8
C) in a geometric way: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16
D) in an unpredictable and explosive way: 1, 2, 4, 1000

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Exponential growth means that the population size doubles after a certain time interval. This results in a geometric pattern, where each new value is obtained by multiplying the previous value by a constant factor. Therefore, choice C ("geometric way: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16") is the best option. The other choices do not exhibit the characteristics of exponential growth.

Population Growth Rates Are Exponential