Which of the Following Populations Would Be Best Estimated by an Area-Based

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following populations would be best estimated by an area-based survey?

• A) flowers in a field
• B) rodents in a grassland
• C) fish on a coral reef
• D) migratory birds on a pond

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Definitions:

Trench

Long, narrow, and deep depressions on the ocean floor, often occurring at the boundaries between tectonic plates.

Philippine Sea

A section of the western Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines, notable for its depth and marine biodiversity.

Island Arc

A chain of volcanic islands that form along a convergent tectonic plate boundary, typically where an oceanic plate subducts beneath another oceanic plate.

Subduction Zones

Regions where one tectonic plate is being forced down into the mantle beneath another plate, often associated with volcanic activity and earthquakes.