Which of the Following Is Likely to Make the Smallest

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is likely to make the smallest contribution to annual changes in the size of a population?

• A) extreme weather events such as a hurricane
• B) an introduced species that preys on the population
• C) global climate change
• D) an outbreak of a highly infectious disease

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Definitions:

Analog Potentiometer

An electrical component that varies resistance in a circuit to control a device, often used to adjust levels such as volume.

Hall-effect TPS

A throttle position sensor using the Hall-effect principle to measure the position of the throttle in an engine, translating the throttle's position into an electrical signal.

Transmitting Torque

The process of transferring rotational force from one part of a mechanical system to another, typically via gears, belts, or shafts.

Planetary Gears

A gear system that consists of one or more outer gears revolving around a central sun gear, widely used in automatic transmissions.