Your Study Buddy Asks,"would You Please Explain the Difference Between

question 45

Multiple Choice

Your study buddy asks,"would you please explain the difference between home range and territory?" What is the best response?

• A)Territory is the entire area that an animal can utilize for its resources,such as shelter,food,and mates.Home range is near its nest or den.
• B)Territory is the area that an animal can utilize for its resources,such as shelter,food and mates and will defend against other members of its species.Home range is near its nest or den.
• C)Territory is the area that an animal can utilize for its resources,such as shelter,food and mates,and will defend against other members of its species.Home range is the area that an animal may roam over on a daily basis.
• D)Territory is the area that an animal can utilize for its resources,such as shelter,food and mates,and will defend against others members of its species.Home range is a smaller area within the territory that the animal is found in when it is resting or hiding from predators.

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