Chapter 4, Problem 37A

Summary Introduction

To predict:

The population growth rate if six female North Atlantic right whales were saved each year.

Introduction:

A habitat is a natural environment where organisms of a species live. In a habitat, specie can find food, shelter, mates for reproduction, and protection. Habitat is a combination of both biological and physical features.

Explanation of Solution

From the graph, it is seen that as the number of whales are saved each year increases, the population growth also increases. Like, if 2 whales are saved each year, then population growth rate is approx. 1.01 and if 4 whales are saved each year, then population growth rate is approx. 1.04. So, if the graph is extended, then the population growth rate will by 1.06, if 6 whales are saved each year.