Question

question 17 of 34 a scientist observes a population for several years and compiles the data into a survivorship curve. what does a survivorship curve show? a. the amount of biodiversity needed to bring the population to carrying capacity b. the population size at which the ecosystem stabilizes c. the proportion of individuals in a population expected to live to be a certain age d. the rate of emigration by members of the population

Explanation:

A survivorship curve is a graph that shows the proportion of individuals in a population that are expected to live to a certain age. It does not relate to biodiversity for carrying - capacity, ecosystem - stabilizing population size, or emigration rate.

Answer:

C. The proportion of individuals in a population expected to live to be a certain age