Which of the Following Is NOT a Criterion for Determining

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for determining the geographic boundaries of a House district?

• A) district size in terms of people
• B) relative compactness of the district
• C) number of square miles in the district
• D) an attempt to keep districts roughly equal in terms of population
• E) traditional natural boundaries

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Definitions:

Stabilizing

A type of natural selection that favors the average individuals in a population, thus maintaining the population’s genetic stability over time.

Disruptive

Pertaining to a type of natural selection that favors extreme values of a trait over intermediate values, potentially leading to speciation.

Disruptive Selection

A type of natural selection that favors extreme values of a trait over intermediate values, leading to two or more contrasting phenotypes in the population.

Toxic Metals

Heavy metals and metalloids that are toxic to organisms, including mercury, lead, and arsenic, often contaminating the environment through industrial processes.