A species population can grow or decline over time. Which of the following is a way in which the population of a species could decline?
A)Drift
B)Increased birth rate
C)Emigration
D)Increased food sources
E)None of the above

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If a large portion of the population emigrates, or moves to another environmental niche, then the population of the species in the area would decline. Other options are diseases, new predators, or cataclysmic events (forest fire, volcano, etc.).

A Species Population Can Grow or Decline Over Time