Patterns of Population Growth All populations have a particular pattern of growth Biotic potential-The highest possible per capita rate of increase for a population The factors that determine whether the biotic potential is high or low are: 1.The usual number of offspring per reproduction 2.The chances of survival until age of reproduction 3.How often each individual reproduces 4.The age at which reproduction begins 4 4 Patterns of Population Growth All populations have a particular pattern of growth Biotic potential – The highest possible per capita rate of increase for a population The factors that determine whether the biotic potential is high or low are: 1. The usual number of offspring per reproduction 2. The chances of survival until age of reproduction 3. How often each individual reproduces 4. The age at which reproduction begins