If the finite rate of increase, $\lambda$, is less than 1, then the population
A) Increases
B) Decreases
C) Stays the same
D) Decreases to a low level then remains constant
E) Increases to the carrying capacity

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If the finite rate of increase is less than 1, it means that the population is decreasing in size because each generation is producing less than one offspring on average to replace itself.

If the Finite Rate of Increase λ\lambdaλ , Is Less Than 1, Then the Population A) Increases

If the Finite Rate of Increase $\lambda$ , Is Less Than 1, Then the Population
A) Increases