Assuming That Their Average Population Growth Rates and All Other

question 66

Multiple Choice

Assuming that their average population growth rates and all other factors are equal, which population would most likely be at risk for extinction?

• A) A large population with low variation in its growth rate
• B) A large population with high variation in its growth rate
• C) A small population with high variation in its growth rate
• D) A small population with low variation in its growth rate

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