1. Write the equation for exponential growth- define each part. (What do you need to know?)
N=Population Size
R or Growth Rate=(Birth-Death)/N
2. In a “stable” population, the growth rate: Stays the same
3. What does “d” mean in this equation? 'd' means change in this equation
4. How could you easily find the value of an exponential growth curve?
Use a spreadsheet to easily find values of an exponential growth curve.
5. Why is exponential growth also called a “J-shaped” curve?
The line quickly goes up exponentially in a j-shape or a hockey stick.
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
t=time
7. In exponential growth, “Is the sky the limit?” What are some of the factors that inhibit population growth?
Factors that inhibit population growth is food, resources, and space
N=Population Size
R or Growth Rate=(Birth-Death)/N
2. In a “stable” population, the growth rate: Stays the same
3. What does “d” mean in this equation? 'd' means change in this equation
4. How could you easily find the value of an exponential growth curve?
Use a spreadsheet to easily find values of an exponential growth curve.
5. Why is exponential growth also called a “J-shaped” curve?
The line quickly goes up exponentially in a j-shape or a hockey stick.
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
t=time
7. In exponential growth, “Is the sky the limit?” What are some of the factors that inhibit population growth?
Factors that inhibit population growth is food, resources, and space