Read the list of phrases from the article.
1. biotic potential
2 carrying capacity
3. growth characteristics
4. population density
Why did the author include these phrases in the article?
(A)
to provide readers with population biology terms that they are likely to be familiar with
(B)
to persuade readers that population biology is an urgent and relevant issue
(C)
to create an enthusiastic tone about the study of population biology
(D)
to establish an understanding of key concepts relating to population biology