Exponential growth refers to a rapid and continuous increase in population size over time, where the growth rate is proportional to the current population. It occurs when resources are unlimited and there are no limiting factors.
Carrying capacity: The maximum number of individuals that an environment can sustainably support.
Population density: The number of individuals per unit area or volume.
Doubling time: The amount of time it takes for a population to double in size based on its current growth rate.
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