In an Equilibrium Population

question 65

Multiple Choice

In an equilibrium population:

• A)mutation rates do not change.
• B)natural selection occurs.
• C)allele frequencies do not change.
• D)population size cannot change.
• E)rates of gene flow are constant.

Recognize the diverse factors influencing seismic wave velocities.

Identify features indicating fault locations and geological structures.

Knowledge of how earthquakes can generate tsunamis and other hazards.

Appreciate the role of seismic tomography in exploring Earth's interior.

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Definitions:

Hypotheses

Proposed explanations or predictions that are based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Alpha

Typically refers to the level of significance in statistical hypothesis testing, representing the likelihood of rejecting a true null hypothesis.

T-statistic

A type of statistic used in hypothesis testing, calculated to determine the significance of certain variables or differences between means.

Level of Significance

A threshold of probability set before a study to determine when an observed effect is considered statistically significant, typically denoted by alpha.