WAEC Biology 2002 Question 43

Question 43

Population Ecology

The numbers in a population would rise, if there was an increase in the

  1. A.spread of disease
  2. B.number of deaths
  3. C.number of predators
  4. D.amount of food available.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (amount of food available.)

Explanation

More food lets more individuals survive and breed, so the population grows. Disease, deaths and predators all reduce it.