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WAEC Biology 2026 Question 11

Question 11

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.
A measure that could be introduced by the government to control the implication of the factors on the community is

  1. A.encourage birth control measures
  2. B.encourage more immigration
  3. C.discourage emigration
  4. D.discourage the use of birth control pills
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (encourage birth control measures)

Explanation

Birth control lowers the birth rate and slows population growth; the other options would make the population larger.