The First Step in Population Viability Analysis Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

The first step in population viability analysis is

• A) determining the species of animals that people value most and focus on protecting them.
• B) asking the question, "Is this species threatened?".
• C) building a conceptual model as the foundation for a computer simulation.
• D) running scenarios.
• E) filling in data gaps with using data from similar or related species.

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