Question detail
Which of the following best describes the relationship between food availability and competition?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Adaptations, interdependence and competition
Question
- A. More food leads to less competition.
- B. Less food leads to more competition.
- C. Food availability has no impact on competition.
- D. Competition is only affected by abiotic factors.
Answer
The correct option is Less food leads to more competition.. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain how availability of food can affect population size and competition in the subtopic Biotic factors.
Explanation
The correct option is Less food leads to more competition.. Less food leads to more competition. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain how availability of food can affect population size and competition. This belongs to the subtopic Biotic factors within Adaptations, interdependence and competition, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Biotic factors.
Common mistake
Biotic factors common mistake 1
Giving a vague answer instead of directly addressing: Explain how availability of food can affect population size and competition..
Answer by clearly explaining how to explain how availability of food can affect population size and competition..
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