Multiple choice

Which among the following decreases the size of local population within a specific area?

  1. Carrying capacity

  2. Emmigration

  3. Immigration

  4. None of the above

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Emmigration is the permanent movement of individuals of same species out of the local population due to considerable reasons such as lack of food, scarcity of space (over crowding), etc. It decreases the size of local population.