When a Larger Population Is Broken Up into Smaller Groups

question 65

Multiple Choice

When a larger population is broken up into smaller groups that live in isolated patches, the smaller groups are called

• A) subpopulations.
• B) copopulations.
• C) side populations.
• D) sink populations.

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Definitions:

Disadvantaged Groups

This refers to segments of the population that experience inequality, lack of access to resources, or societal marginalization, often due to systemic factors like racism, sexism, or economic disparities.

Violence

The use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation.

Scarce Resources

Resources that are limited in availability and cannot fully meet the demands placed upon them by humans.

Collective Violence

Violence committed by larger groups of individuals and can encompass a wide range of acts, including social, political, and economic violence.