Question

the table shows population data of three organisms in a certain area.
organism | number
deer | 48
eim tree | 522
mice | 370
which statement is a correct interpretation of the data?
the 370 mice make up the biosphere in the area.
the 48 deer make up one of the populations of the area.
the 522 elm trees make up the ecosystem of the area.
the 48 deer and 522 elm trees make up the community in the area.

Explanation:

• A population is a group of the same species in an area; the 48 deer are a single species group, so this is correct.
• The biosphere includes all global living things/habitats, not just 370 mice.
• An ecosystem includes both living organisms and non-living environmental factors, not just elm trees.
• A community requires all interacting species in an area, but this option excludes mice, so it is incomplete.

Answer:

The 48 deer make up one of the populations of the area.