Determine Which Examples Are Density-Dependent Population Changes and Which Are

question 25

Multiple Choice

Determine which examples are density-dependent population changes and which are density-independent population changes.
-An insecticide used to reduce mosquito populations indirectly decreases bald eagle populations.

• A)density-dependent population change
• B)density-independent population change

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Definitions:

Median

The middle value of a data set when it is arranged in ascending or descending order.

10th Percentile

A value below which 10% of the data fall, often used in statistics to show lower extremes of a distribution.

Cyclopentanone

A five-membered cyclic ketone, characterized by a ring structure containing one ketone group, used as a precursor in the synthesis of fragrances and pharmaceuticals.

Hydrate

A compound typically formed by the absorption of water molecules into its structure, often resulting in a crystalline form.