Use the Graph to Answer the Following Question

question 64

Multiple Choice

Use the graph to answer the following question.

Based on the figure, which of the following statements correctly interprets the data?

• A) Clutch size is always lowest at a density of about 35 females.
• B) As female density increases, survivorship decreases.
• C) Clutch size increases as female density increases.
• D) Clutch size is inversely related to density.

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor

Referring to a developmental stage in infants where they learn about the world through sensory experiences and motor activities.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children from about 2 to 7 years old engage in symbolic play but struggle with logic and understanding the perspective of others.

Conservation

The act of preserving, protecting, or restoring the natural environment, natural ecosystems, vegetation, and wildlife to prevent depletion or destruction.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual/mental abilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding.