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Sampling and Comparing Populations — Test

Question 10 • Grade 7 Mathematics

Biologists are studying tropical plants to determine how far north each type of plant can survive. What is the population?

Answer
A
the tropical plants that were moved farther north
B
biologists participating in the research
C
tropical plants
D
biologists

Explanation

The population is the full group the biologists want to learn about: tropical plants. The plants moved farther north are the sample being tested, not the entire population. Therefore, the correct choice is “tropical plants.”

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