How do scientists count a species population?

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A. Add up the individuals who leave an area or die.

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B. Add up the individuals who come into an area because of

reproduction or immigration,

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C. Add up the individuals who come into an area and subtract those

who leave the area.

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D. Add up the biodiversity in an area.

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Francisco Marks

Social Studies

18 October, 13:59

How do scientists count a species population?

O

A. Add up the individuals who leave an area or die.

O

B. Add up the individuals who come into an area because of

reproduction or immigration,

O

C. Add up the individuals who come into an area and subtract those

who leave the area.

O

D. Add up the biodiversity in an area.

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Rosie · Answer 1

Scientists count a species population by first knowing the population in a certain area or small geographical sample location then multiply the result by the total area. This method is often used by scientists while conducting a study of any species.