Imagine That in One Portion of Their Range, Black Widowbird

question 6

Multiple Choice

Imagine that in one portion of their range, black widowbird numbers are declining due to the introduction of a non-native snake that eats their eggs and nestlings. The last two remaining females from the region with the introduced snakes disperse and join another group of widowbirds that are nesting 50 km away. There they find new mates and produce offspring. This group of birds would be considered a(n) __________.

• A) population
• B) ecosystem
• C) community
• D) niche

---

Definitions:

Business Expansion

The process of increasing the scale or scope of a company's operations, often through new ventures, acquisitions, or increased market share.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits that are kept or retained and not paid out as dividends to shareholders.

Retained Earnings

The amount of net earnings remaining for the company after distributing dividends to its shareholders.

Shareholders' Equity

The ownership interest of shareholders in a company, calculated as the company's total assets minus its total liabilities.