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Human Impact on Resources ESS4.1/4.2 — Unit test

Question 3 • {HS} Earth and Space Science Sem. 1

Which statement describes competition within a population?

Answer
S
Several killer whales migrate to a new location.
T
Two male sea horses fight to win over a female.
S
Several elk travel together to find and share water.
D
Different kinds of garden plants take in water from the soil.

Explanation

Competition within a population occurs when members of the same species compete for a limited resource, such as a mate. The two male sea horses are competing for the same female, so this is competition within a population. Different kinds of garden plants competing for water would be competition between populations.

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