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During one year a population of blue jays has zero population growth. Which must be true about the blue jay population at the end of the year compared to the beginning of the year?

A
It will have the same number of individuals in it.
B
It will have the very same individuals in it.
C
It will have become larger.
D
It will have become smaller.
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In contrast to most animals, which resource do plants typically compete for?

A
sunlight
B
water
C
space
D
food
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One breezy spring, many rabbits are born in a forest. During the warm summer, several wolves move to the forest and many plant-eating birds fly away.Which is a limiting factor that would most likely decrease the rabbit population?

A
breezy spring weather
B
warm summer weather
C
wolves moving to the area
D
birds leaving the area
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Which changes would most likely limit the growth of a plant-eating animal population? Select four options.The number of predators decreases.Steady rainfall increases the number of plants. A spring freeze kills many plants. The number of predators increases.A harmful plant disease spreads through the area.A harmful animal disease spreads among the population.

A
The number of predators decreases.
B
Steady rainfall increases the number of plants.
C
A spring freeze kills many plants.
D
The number of predators increases.
E
A harmful plant disease spreads through the area.
F
A harmful animal disease spreads among the population.
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Which of these limiting factors could cause tree squirrels to lose their homes?

A
a natural disaster
B
an increase in predators
C
an animal disease
D
an increase in competition for food
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A population of frogs in a pond began with 67 individuals. Over one year, the population changed to 53.Which are two possible reasons for the change within the frog population?

A
emigration or increase in death rate
B
emigration or increase in birth rate
C
immigration or decrease in death rate
D
immigration or increase in birth rate
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A population of ducks lives at a small pond that is slowly drying up. Which statement describes what will most likely happen over time?

A
Ducks will immigrate from the population
B
Ducks will emigrate to the population.
C
Ducks will emigrate from the population.
D
Ducks will immigrate to the population.

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