In the Contour Plot, the Locations of Two Local Extrema

question 17

Essay

In the contour plot, the locations of two local extrema and one saddle point are visible. Identify these critical points.

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Definitions:

Genetic Drift

A mechanism of evolution that involves random changes in the frequency of alleles within a population over time, independent of natural selection.

Adaptive Traits

Characteristics of organisms that enhance their survival and reproduction in a specific environment, resulting from the process of natural selection.

Migration

The movement of organisms from one place to another, often cyclically or seasonally, driven by various factors such as food, climate, or breeding.

Genetic Distance

Genetic distance is a measure of how different populations are from each other genetically. Genetic distance can inform population geneticists about levels of inbreeding within a population or about the historic relationships between populations or species.