Question

question:
which of the following tell(s) an ecologist the areas in which a population lives?

answer options:
select one of four
population range
dependent factors
dispersion factors
population density

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "Population range" refers to the geographic area where a population lives, which directly answers the question.
• "Dependent factors" relate to factors that depend on population size (e.g., predation, competition) and do not describe the area of a population's habitat.
• "Dispersion factors" relate to how individuals are spaced within a population, not the area they inhabit.
• "Population density" is the number of individuals per unit area, not the area itself.

Answer:

Population range