A Population Declines When

question 5

Multiple Choice

A population declines when:

• A)Death rate exceeds reproductive rate
• B)Reproductive rate exceeds death rate
• C)Reproductive and death rates are equal
• D)Smaller animals are selectively removed
• E)Animals are removed randomly

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Total Variable Cost

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