Eli5: Why are exponents so common in scientific formulas? Why is it so common that numbers in nature are multiplied by themselves?

Question

Eli5: Why are exponents so common in scientific formulas? Why is it so common that numbers in nature are multiplied by themselves?

In: Mathematics

Answer 1

All living things procreating creates exponential growth. E.g. A turtle has 10 little turtles, then each 10 of those turtles have 10 turtles, and so on.