r decreases as N decreases.

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The statement "r decreases as N decreases" is not necessarily true without context. In population dynamics, "r" often refers to the intrinsic rate of increase of a population, which is a measure of its reproductive capacity and growth potential. "N" refers to the population size. The intrinsic rate of increase (r) is largely determined by the biological characteristics of the species (such as birth rate and death rate) and is not directly affected by the current population size (N).

R Decreases as N Decreases