Assuming constant rates,which population could persist indefinitely?
A) One with a per capita growth rate of ‒0.02
B) One with a per capita birth rate of 0.05 and a per capita death rate of 0.07
C) One with a per capita birth rate of 0.13 and a per capita death rate of 0.16
D) One with a per capita birth rate of 0.11 and a per capita death rate of 0.07
E) None of the above

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The population with a per capita birth rate of 0.11 and a per capita death rate of 0.07 could persist indefinitely because its per capita growth rate is positive (0.04) but not so high that it will outstrip resources and crash. Choice A has a negative per capita growth rate, so the population would decline indefinitely. Choice B has a negative per capita growth rate (-0.02), so the population would decline indefinitely. Choice C also has a negative per capita growth rate (-0.03), so the population would decline indefinitely.

Assuming Constant Rates,which Population Could Persist Indefinitely