Question

Which of the following statements is not true?

• A. Individuals in a population are distributed randomly if there is very little interaction between the individuals of that population.
• B. When there is competition between individuals, there is uniform distribution of the population.
• C. The distribution of human population is an example of uniform clumping.
• D. Study of habitable space of an organism can help us determine actual density of that population.

Answer 1

The correct option is C The distribution of human population is an example of uniform clumping.

Individuals in a population are distributed randomly if there is very little interaction between the individuals of that population. When there is competition between individuals, they exhibit a more or less uniform distribution, like in the case of termite mounds. The distribution of human population is an example of random clumping. Study of habitable space of an organism helps us determine the actual density of that population. This is because organisms inhabit only the habitable areas.