Question

population growth
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in a population of deer in one year, six deer were born, five deer emigrated, three deer were killed by predators, and one deer immigrated. what can be determined from this information?
population growth is decreasing.
population growth is increasing.
population growth stays the same.
population reaches the carrying capacity.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the net change in population

The formula for net change in population is \( \text{Net change}=\text{Births}+\text{Immigrants}-\text{Deaths}-\text{Emigrants} \).
Substitute the given values: Births \( = 6 \), Immigrants \( = 1 \), Deaths \( = 3 \), Emigrants \( = 5 \).
So, \( \text{Net change}=6 + 1-3 - 5\).

Step2: Simplify the expression

\(6+1 = 7\) and \(3 + 5=8\). Then \(7-8=-1\).

Answer:

Population growth is decreasing.