Which of the Following Attributes Tends to Promote Stability in Population

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following attributes tends to promote stability in population numbers?

• A) Long life span of individuals
• B) Small size of the population
• C) High reproductive rates
• D) Dependence on a single resource
• E) None of the above

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