Question

the table below shows the population of different duck species at a local pond. which term best describes the total number of mallards in the pond? duck pond samples sample 1 sample 2 mallard 13 mallard 12 wood duck 4 wood duck 2 green wing teal 6 green wing teal 6 american widgeon 2 american widgeon 5 mallard population duck population proportion of mallards sample of mallards

Explanation:

• The total number of Mallards in the entire pond refers to all individuals of that species present, which is defined as the population of that species.
• A "duck population" would include all duck species, not just Mallards.
• "Proportion of Mallards" is the ratio of Mallards to total ducks, not the total count.
• "Sample of Mallards" refers to the counted numbers in the two samples (13 and 12), not the total in the pond.

Answer:

Mallard population