Figure 52.3
-Assuming that these populations are density dependent,what is the likely outcome if the system depicted in Figure 52.3 were allowed to continue?

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Figure 52.3 
-Assuming that these populations are density dependent,what is the likely outcome if the system depicted in Figure 52.3 were allowed to continue?

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As the population reaches carrying capacity, there will be less resources available to individuals, which will reduce the birth rate and increase the death rate, leading to a decrease in population growth. This is the typical outcome in a density dependent system. Choice A and B are less likely outcomes, and choice D is too extreme of a prediction without more information.

Figure 52.3 -Assuming That These Populations Are Density Dependent,what Is the Likely