8C            Real Population Growth



overall growth rate = birth rate - death rate

carrying capacity = maximum sustainable population.

Logistic Growth
when the population is small relative to the carrying capacity, logistic growth is exponential.
when the population is approaches the carrying capacity, logistic growth approaches 0.



Overshoot and Collapse
is another model of population growth. It predicts that growth will be exponential until the carrying capacity is exceeded somewhat and then the population collapses (within a few generations) to a level which is a tiny fraction of the carrying capacity.

-> can be the cause of extinction.

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