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    Question

    Which of the following denotes a plateau phase in

    population growth?
    A Birth rate and Death rate are equal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Birth rate and death rate are not equal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Birth rate is higher than death rate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Death rate is more than birth rate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In the plateau phase, the population size is constant, so no more growth is occurring. This is the result of natality rate being equal to mortality rate and is caused by resources becoming scarce as well as an increase in predators, diseases and parasites.

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