1: Write the equation for exponential growth- define each part. (What do you need to know?)
N=Population Size; R (Growth Rate)=(Birth-Death)/N
2: In a “stable” population, the growth rate:
Stays the same.
3: What does “d” mean in this equation?
It means death.
4: How could you easily find the value of an exponential growth curve?
Use a spreadsheet.
5: Why is exponential growth also called a “J-shaped” curve?
It makes j-shape going up exponentially on the graph.
6: What is the algebraic solution to exponential growth? Write the equation and define each.
N(t)=N(1+r)^t
N:Population Size
R:Growth
Rate =(Birth-Death)/N
T:Time
7: In exponential growth, “Is the sky the limit?” What are some of the factors that inhibit population growth?
In exponential growth the sky is not the limit. As they start to grow they run out of food, resources, and space.
N=Population Size; R (Growth Rate)=(Birth-Death)/N
2: In a “stable” population, the growth rate:
Stays the same.
3: What does “d” mean in this equation?
It means death.
4: How could you easily find the value of an exponential growth curve?
Use a spreadsheet.
5: Why is exponential growth also called a “J-shaped” curve?
It makes j-shape going up exponentially on the graph.
6: What is the algebraic solution to exponential growth? Write the equation and define each.
N(t)=N(1+r)^t
N:Population Size
R:Growth
Rate =(Birth-Death)/N
T:Time
7: In exponential growth, “Is the sky the limit?” What are some of the factors that inhibit population growth?
In exponential growth the sky is not the limit. As they start to grow they run out of food, resources, and space.