In the equation ΔN/Δt = B - D, expressing deaths and births as per capita rates allows ecologists to _____.
A) apply the model to a population of any size
B) accurately measure births
C) accurately measure deaths
D) find the population growth rate
E) model geometric growth

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Expressing deaths and births as per capita rates allows ecologists to apply the model to a population of any size because it standardizes the rates relative to the population size, making the model scalable and applicable to different population sizes.

In the Equation ΔN/Δt = B - D, Expressing Deaths