Question

1. which of the following are influenced by the size of a population? (choose all that apply)

migration to other places
susceptibility to disease
evolution over time
genetic diversity

Explanation:

• Migration to other places: Larger populations may have more individuals seeking resources elsewhere, while small populations might migrate en masse if resources are depleted. Population size drives migration pressure.
• Evolution over time: Small populations are prone to genetic drift, which accelerates evolutionary changes; large populations have more stable gene pools, slowing drift-driven evolution.
• Genetic diversity: Small populations face genetic bottlenecks and inbreeding, reducing diversity; large populations maintain higher genetic variation due to more individuals contributing genes.
• Susceptibility to disease: This is primarily tied to factors like immune function, pathogen exposure, and genetics of individuals, not overall population size.

Answer:

• migration to other places
• evolution over time
• genetic diversity