Question

which best describes what is occurring in this population of squirrels? number of squirrels entering and leaving a population after 1 year. causes of change: dead from predation (2), born (4), immigration (10), left to find food (3), died from disease (8), left to find a mate (3). population growth is decreasing. population growth is increasing. population growth stays the same. population reaches carrying capacity.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate net change

Net change = (Born + Immigration)-(Died from predation + Died from disease+Left to find food+Left to find a mate)
Net change = (4 + 10)-(2 + 8+3+3)
Net change = 14 - 16
Net change=- 2
Since the net change is negative, population growth is decreasing.

Answer:

Population growth is decreasing.