Random Distribution of Individuals in a Population Occurs When Resource

question 17

Multiple Choice

Random distribution of individuals in a population occurs when resource availability is ____ and individuals ____ one another.  

• A) scarce; attract
• B) clumped; neither attract nor avoid
• C) random; avoid
• D) uniform; neither attract nor avoid
• E) scarce; avoid

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Definitions:

Legal Duty

An obligation arising from law that requires an individual or entity to conform to a standard of conduct.

Prudent Person

An individual who exercises caution and good judgment when making decisions, often used as a standard for legal and financial decisions.

Misstatement

An error or inaccuracy in financial information or statements, which can be intentional (fraud) or unintentional.

Rebuttable Presumption

A legal presumption that can be overturned or challenged with evidence to the contrary, typically affecting the burden of proof in legal proceedings.