Question

In a population of deer in one year, six deer were born, five deer emigrated, three deer were killed by predators, and one deer immigrated. What can be determined from this information? Population growth is decreasing. Population growth is increasing. Population growth stays the same. Population reaches the carrying capacity.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is - Population growth is decreasing.

Explanation:

In the given question, the number of deers increases in the deer population is:

born: 6

Immigrated: 1

Total 7

7 deers are increased in the population this year. While the deers leave the population is:

Killed: 3

emigrated: 5

Total 8

So the population growth is: increase - decrease in population

= 7-8

= - 1

The value is negative that suggests that there is a decrease in population growth of the deer in a given year.

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is A) Population growth is decreasing

Explanation:

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