Refer to the Figure Below Showing Projections of Population Trends

question 7

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure below showing projections of population trends for woodpeckers. Scenario 1 is no change (current conditions) , Scenario 2 is enhanced adult survival, and Scenario 3 is enhanced juvenile survival.

-Based on this figure, which of the following conclusions is true?

• A) Enhancing juvenile populations will lead to increased probability of low percent decline in abundance.
• B) Maintaining the current trends will cause both juveniles and adults to increase in number.
• C) The highest probability of decline is associated with enhancing adult survival.
• D) The best approach for maintaining populations at their current, stable level is to make no changes.
• E) Enhancing the survival of either juveniles or adults would come at great cost.

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