WAEC Biology 2026 Question 10

Question 10

Population Ecology

During 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

  1. A.increased food production and reduced disease outbreak
  2. B.reduced competition and reduced population size
  3. C.increased competition and food shortage
  4. 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.