Which of the following would significantly decrease the density of a population in a given habitat

Immigration and mortality

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Immigration and emigration

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Mortality and emigration

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Natality and immigration

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Solution

The correct option is C
Mortality and emigration

Mortality and emigration are two factors that significantly decrease the density of a population. Mortality is the number of deaths in the population during a given time period. Emigration is the number of individuals of the population who left the habitat to a different location during the given time period.

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