WAEC Biology 1994 Question 33

Question 33

Population Ecology

Which of the following factors does not control population growth?

  1. A.Food shortage
  2. B.Emigration
  3. C.Abundance of food
  4. D.Predation
  5. E.Natural disaster
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Abundance of food)

Explanation

Food shortage, emigration, predation and disasters all keep numbers down; plenty of food does not check growth.