A population of meerkats increased in number over a period of one year. Which of the following could be an explanation for this? A. The death rate was greater than the birth rate. B. The rate of immigration was greater than the rate of emigration. C. The birth rate and the death rate were equal. D. The rate of immigration was equal to the rate of emigration.

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Samson Christian

24 August, 17:01

A population of meerkats increased in number over a period of one year. Which of the following could be an explanation for this? A. The death rate was greater than the birth rate. B. The rate of immigration was greater than the rate of emigration. C. The birth rate and the death rate were equal. D. The rate of immigration was equal to the rate of emigration.

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Christopher · Answer 1

The option B is the correct option,

"The rate of immigration was greater than the rate of emigration".

Explanation:

which is The rate of immigration was greater than the rate of emigration.

As rate of immigration is higher than immigration means, for example, 1000 market are coming to area from other area and 200 meerkats are leaving from an area. The number of net meerkats over a year will increase by 800.