Which of the following causes populations to shift most quickly from an exponential to a logistic population growth?
A) increased birth rate
B) removal of predators
C) decreased death rate
D) competition for resources
E) favorable climatic conditions

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When populations experience competition for resources, it can lead to a decrease in the availability of those resources, which can cause the population growth rate to slow down and eventually level off. This leads to a shift from exponential growth to logistic growth, as seen in the carrying capacity of the environment. This process can happen relatively quickly and is therefore the best choice. The other options may also have an impact on population growth, but they are less likely to cause a rapid shift from exponential to logistic growth.

Which of the Following Causes Populations to Shift Most Quickly