Question

50 multiple choice 2 points
the st. matthew island case study is an example of:
density - independent limitation
overshoot and population crash
sustainable population management
logistic growth regulation

Explanation:

The St. Matthew Island case study involved reindeer introduced to the island. Their population increased rapidly (overshoot) as there were abundant resources initially. But then, due to overgrazing and a harsh winter (which was a density - independent factor in some ways, but the main pattern), the population crashed severely. Logistic growth regulation would imply a more stable approach to carrying capacity. Sustainable population management was not what happened here as the population faced a crash. Density - independent limitation is a factor (like the harsh winter), but the overall pattern is overshoot (rapid growth beyond what the island could truly support long - term) and then population crash.

Answer:

B. Overshoot and population crash