An Increase in Rainfall Brings More Plant Resources to a Population

question 61

Multiple Choice

An increase in rainfall brings more plant resources to a population of lizards,but it also brings more predators.These changes result in both an increase in fecundity and a decrease in survivorship.Under these conditions,which event is most likely?

• A) The per capita birth rate of the population will increase.
• B) The per capita rate of growth of the population will be above zero.
• C) The per capita rate of growth will increase.
• D) Reproduction switching to older individuals
• E) Both a and b

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