An insect population grows exponentially until an early winter freeze kills almost all of the insects. The next spring, the population grows exponentially again. This type of population growth is called

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Boom-and-bust cycles describe a pattern where populations grow rapidly (boom) and then experience a sharp decline (bust), often due to environmental factors like a freeze.

An Insect Population Grows Exponentially Until an Early Winter Freeze