Occurs when a population's growth slows or stops following a period of exponential growth.

Largest number of individuals of a population that a gven environment can support.

The scientific study of human populations

Demographic Transition

Change in a population from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates.

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Ecology Wilde 3

Chapter 5

Question	Answer
Logistic Growth	Occurs when a population's growth slows or stops following a period of exponential growth.
Carrying Capacity	Largest number of individuals of a population that a gven environment can support.
Demography	The scientific study of human populations
Demographic Transition	Change in a population from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates.