As a population size approaches (i.e. is almost equal to) carrying capacity for a certain population, which of the following outcomes is predicted by the logistic growth equation?a.The population growth rate will not change b.The population growth rate will approach zero c.The population size will increase exponentially d.The carrying capacity of the environment will increase

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As a population size approaches (i.e. is almost equal to) carrying capacity for a certain population, which of the following outcomes is predicted by the logistic growth equation?

a.	The population growth rate will not change
	b.	The population growth rate will approach zero
	c.	The population size will increase exponentially
	d.	The carrying capacity of the environment will increase

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