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Which of the following best defines population control?
Which of the following best defines population control?
- The act of limiting the size of an animal population to prevent overhunting
- The act of preventing reproduction in the wild to decrease populations
- The practice of artificially maintaining the size of any population (correct)
- The act of protecting a species from excessive rates of extinction
What is the term used to describe the act of preventing reproduction in the wild to decrease populations?
What is the term used to describe the act of preventing reproduction in the wild to decrease populations?
- Conservation biology
- Species protection
- Wildlife contraception (correct)
- Population management
Which factor is notably influential against animal populations?
Which factor is notably influential against animal populations?
- Abiotic factors
- Environmental changes
- Biotic factors
- Human activities (correct)
What is the purpose of population control in wildlife populations?
What is the purpose of population control in wildlife populations?
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Which method is used to control deer populations in the wild?
Which method is used to control deer populations in the wild?
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