Question 10
Population EcologyDuring an ecological survey, it was observed that the following factors were prevalent in a community with limited resources.
I. High birth rate; II. Low mortality; III. High immigration.
The likely implication of the factors on the community would be
- A.increased food production and reduced disease outbreak
- B.reduced competition and reduced population size
- C.increased competition and food shortage
- D.increased population size and reduced competition
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (increased competition and food shortage)
Explanation
All three factors increase the population; with limited resources this leads to more competition and food shortage.