Question

choose the correct answer.
in this graph, the prey and predator populations periodically increase and decrease. this is an example of which type of population growth?
no pattern is detectable
declining
exponential
cyclical

Explanation:

The graph shows periodic increases and decreases in prey and predator populations. Cyclical population growth involves regular, repeating patterns of change over time. Exponential growth would show a rapid, non - periodic increase. Declining growth would show a consistent decrease. Since there is a pattern (periodic changes), “no pattern is detectable” is incorrect. So, this is an example of cyclical population growth.

Answer:

D. cyclical