Which Factor Increases the Likelihood of Population Extinction

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which factor increases the likelihood of population extinction?

• A)large population size
• B)isolation of a population from density-independent effects
• C)isolation of a population from sources of immigrants
• D)high resource availability
• E)high genetic diversity

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Definitions:

Ethnic Group

A community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background or descent.

Racism

A set of beliefs about the claimed superiority of one racial or ethnic group; used to justify inequality and often rooted in the assumption that differences among groups are genetic.

Prejudice

An unfounded or negative bias or judgment towards individuals or groups, often based on stereotypes, without knowledge of the individual circumstances.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.