Question 1 Which of the following explains the pattern of mo
Question 1
Which of the following explains the pattern of moose abundance we observed in moose without wolves present?
Unrestricted exponential growth
Slow growth to the carrying capacity
Delayed density dependence
Random variation in birth and death
Question 2
Under which condition were moose most likely to go extinct?
Long growing seasons
Short growing seasons
Normal growing season
Low abundance of wolves
| A. | Unrestricted exponential growth | |
| B. | Slow growth to the carrying capacity | |
| C. | Delayed density dependence | |
| D. | Random variation in birth and death |
Solution
1. B. Slow growth to the carrying capacity.
2. B. Short growing seasons.
moose mostly likely to go extinct in short growing seasons.
