Four Primary Factors Affect the Size of a Population of a Particular

question 42

Multiple Choice

Four primary factors affect the size of a population of a particular species. Which of these is not one of those major factors?

• A)deaths
• B)births
• C)mitigation
• D)emigration
• E)immigration

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forfeiting the next best alternative when making a decision, representing the benefits missed when choosing one option over another.

Alfalfa

A perennial flowering plant often used as forage for livestock, valued for its high nutrient content and adaptability to diverse climates.

Trade Benefit

The advantages a country gains from engaging in international trade, such as access to a wider variety of goods and services, economies of scale, and increased market competition.

Produce Alfalfa

The process of cultivating and harvesting alfalfa, a perennial flowering plant used primarily as fodder for livestock.