Question

1. looking at fig 2, what do you notice about the population stability after 1950? does it flatten straight out like in the logistic curve in fig 1? your answer:

Explanation:

After 1950, the population (red curve) doesn't flatten straight out. It fluctuates around the carrying capacity (blue line), unlike a typical logistic curve which stabilizes smoothly.

Answer:

After 1950, the population does not flatten straight out. It fluctuates (oscillates) around the carrying capacity, unlike the smooth stabilization in a logistic curve.