Suppose That Your Friend Asked You to Explain Population Size

question 19

Multiple Choice

Suppose that your friend asked you to explain population size to them. Which of the following should you tell them?

• A) It is the number of individuals making up the population at any time.
• B) It is the number of individuals making up the population at a specified time.
• C) It is the number of individuals per unit area of habitat.
• D) It is the number of individuals per unit volume of habitat.

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Definitions:

Sugars

Carbohydrates that taste sweet and are used by the body for energy.

Plant Tissue

Groups of cells within a plant that perform specific functions, such as transport (xylem, phloem), support (collenchyma, sclerenchyma), or photosynthesis (parenchyma).

Leaching

Process by which water moving through soil removes nutrients from it.

Nutrients

Substances that provide nourishment essential for the growth and maintenance of life, including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals.