What is the major assumption of the exponential model of population growth?
A)resources are unlimited
B)organisms selectively choose their mates
C)the death rate equals the birth rate
D)biotic potential is limited
E)density-dependent factors are at work

Question

What is the major assumption of the exponential model of population growth?  
A)resources are unlimited
B)organisms selectively choose their mates
C)the death rate equals the birth rate
D)biotic potential is limited
E)density-dependent factors are at work

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The major assumption of the exponential model of population growth is that resources are unlimited, which means that there are no limiting factors to growth such as competition for resources or predation. This assumption is not realistic in natural populations.

What Is the Major Assumption of the Exponential Model of Population