Consider Four Populations of Island Birds

question 3

Multiple Choice

Consider four populations of island birds. Each island has a different carrying capacity, and the birds are subject to environmental and demographic stochasticity. Which population is LEAST likely to go extinct?

• A) island 1, K = 100
• B) island 2, K = 300
• C) island 3, K = 900
• D) island 4, K = 1,200

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