When will the growth rate of a natural population equal zero? Note: N = population at the end of a period - population at the beginning of a period; K = carry capacity.
A) When N/K equals 0.
B) When N/K equals 1.
C) When N is much greater than K.
D) When birth is greater than death.

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The growth rate of a natural population equals zero when the population size (N) reaches the carrying capacity (K), meaning N/K equals 1, indicating no net growth.

When Will the Growth Rate of a Natural Population Equal