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Lesson 4: Population Size and Structure

Question 11 • CA-Life Science B (High School)

Which best contrasts flocking and schooling?

Answer
A
Flocking provides aerodynamic efficiency and schooling provides hydrodynamic efficiency.
B
Flocking provides protection and schooling provides hydrodynamic efficiency.
C
Flocking provides aerodynamic efficiency and schooling provides foraging benefits.
D
Flocking provides reproductive benefits and schooling provides foraging benefits.

Explanation

Flocking birds can save energy by positioning themselves to benefit from the airflow created by nearby birds, improving aerodynamic efficiency. Schooling fish can reduce the effort needed to move through water by taking advantage of water flow around other fish, improving hydrodynamic efficiency. Thus, choice A best contrasts the two.

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