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QuizMultiple Choice

Determining Population Size

Question 10 • Environmental Science A

Population density is calculated by _______.

Answer
A
dividing the number of organisms in a region by the land area
B
multiplying the number of organisms in a region by the land area
C
dividing the land area by the number of organisms in the region
D
by subtracting the land area from the number of organisms in a region

Explanation

Population density is the number of organisms per unit of area. Calculate it by dividing the number of organisms in a region by the land area, so the correct choice is “dividing the number of organisms in a region by the land area.”

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