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JAMB Biology 2006 Question 26

Question 26

Population Ecology

The intensity of competition among animals in a given area will increase with

  1. A.an increase in the frequency of disease outbreaks
  2. B.an increase in population size
  3. C.a decrease in the immigration rate
  4. D.an increase in the emigration rate
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (an increase in population size)

Explanation

More animals in the same area means more of them need the same food, space and mates. So competition gets stronger as the population grows.