What type of population growth occurs rapid, ya first, and then levels off at a carrying capacity \( (K) \) ?

The type of population growth that occurs rapidly at first and then levels off at a carrying capacity \( (K) \) is known as **logistic growth**. In logistic growth, the population increases exponentially when resources are abundant, but as the population approaches the carrying capacity of the environment, the growth rate slows down and eventually stabilizes. This results in an S-shaped curve when graphed, reflecting the initial rapid growth followed by a leveling off as the population reaches the limits imposed by environmental factors.