In the logistic growth model, as population size increases, birth rates

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In the logistic growth model, as population size approaches the carrying capacity of the environment, birth rates decline due to competition for resources. At the same time, death rates may increase due to factors such as disease, predation, or competition for resources. Therefore, the best choice is D, which states that birth rates decline and/or death rates increase as population size increases.

In the Logistic Growth Model, as Population Size Increases, Birth