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QuizMultiple Choice

Measuring Populations — Unit test

Question 45 • Environmental Science A

The most common type of distribution pattern(s) in nature is(are) _______.

Answer
A
regular
B
random
C
cluster
D
a and b

Explanation

Clumped distribution is the most common pattern in nature. Resources and suitable habitats often occur in patches, and many organisms also gather in groups, so individuals are found close together rather than evenly spaced or scattered randomly. Therefore, the correct choice is “clustered.”

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