Question

1. the number of individuals of a single species per unit area is known as

a. carrying capacity.
b. logistic growth.
c. population density.
d. population growth rate.

Explanation:

• Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals an environment can support.
• Logistic growth is a growth model where population growth slows as it approaches carrying capacity.
• Population density is defined as the number of individuals of a single species per unit area.
• Population growth rate is the rate at which a population changes in size over time.

Answer:

C. population density.