Which Statement Correctly Identifies the Relationship Between Population Size and Extinction

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly identifies the relationship between population size and extinction risk?

• A) Small populations are most likely to go extinct.
• B) Intermediate-sized populations are most likely to go extinct.
• C) Large populations are most likely to go extinct.
• D) Population size does not correlate with extinction risk.

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