Biology Essentials- Exponential Growth
1: Write the equation for exponential growth- define each part. (What do you need to know?)
R (growth rate) = (births-deaths)/ N(population size)
2: In a “stable” population, the growth rate: will stay the same
3: What does “d” mean in this equation?
This means a change in...
4: How could you easily find the value of an exponential growth curve?
To use a spreadsheet from excel.
5: Why is exponential growth also called a “J-shaped” curve?
Because it quickly increases in slope on a graph.
6: What is the algebraic solution to exponential growth? Write the equation and define each.
Change in N(t)= N(1+r)^t
^ population size=N
7: In exponential growth, “Is the sky the limit?”
What are some of the factors that inhibit population growth?
No because their are limiting factors such as lack of resources, disease, or lack of space.
R (growth rate) = (births-deaths)/ N(population size)
2: In a “stable” population, the growth rate: will stay the same
3: What does “d” mean in this equation?
This means a change in...
4: How could you easily find the value of an exponential growth curve?
To use a spreadsheet from excel.
5: Why is exponential growth also called a “J-shaped” curve?
Because it quickly increases in slope on a graph.
6: What is the algebraic solution to exponential growth? Write the equation and define each.
Change in N(t)= N(1+r)^t
^ population size=N
7: In exponential growth, “Is the sky the limit?”
What are some of the factors that inhibit population growth?
No because their are limiting factors such as lack of resources, disease, or lack of space.