WAEC Biology 2019 Question 30

Question 30

Population Ecology

If 90 ants are found in a field with a total area of 100 m2, what is the population density of the ants?

  1. A.0.09
  2. B.0.90
  3. C.9.00
  4. D.90.00
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (0.90)

Explanation

Population density = number ÷ area = 90 ÷ 100 = 0.90 ants per m2.