Asked by Marisa Belber on May 20, 2024

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What type of population change would you expect to occur for monkeys in an undisturbed section of the Brazilian rain forest? 

A)  cyclic 
B)  stable 
C)  explosive 
D)  irruptive

Brazilian Rain Forest

The Amazon Rainforest in Brazil, which is the largest tropical rainforest in the world, known for its biodiversity.

Population Change

The alteration in the number of individuals in a population due to factors like birth rates, death rates, and migration.

Monkeys

Primates that typically have tails and are smaller than apes, found in both New and Old World regions.

  • Understand the dynamics of population change and factors affecting it in a natural ecosystem.
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michelle akyolMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In an undisturbed environment, the population of monkeys would typically reach a state of equilibrium, where the birth rate and death rate remain relatively constant, resulting in a stable population size over time. Cyclic population changes would imply regular and predictable fluctuations, which would be unlikely in a stable rain forest environment, while explosive and irruptive changes would suggest sudden and dramatic increases or decreases in population size, which would also be unusual in a steady ecosystem.