The greater sage grouse is a bird that lives on the Canadian prairies and is considered to be a species at risk. In 2001,  108 male greater sage grouse were counted in breeding sites in Alberta. In 2012, 13 male greater sage grouse were counted in the breeding sites.         The per capita growth rate of the population of greater sage grouse in Alberta between 2001 and 2012 was?   Select one: a.   7.3 b. 0.9 c. -0.9 d. -7.3

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The greater sage grouse is a bird that lives on the Canadian prairies and is considered to be a species at risk. In 2001, 

108 male greater sage grouse were counted in breeding sites in Alberta. In 2012, 13 male greater sage grouse were counted in the breeding sites.

 

 

 

 

The per capita growth rate of the population of greater sage grouse in Alberta between 2001 and 2012 was?


 

Select one:
a.

 

7.3


b.

0.9

c.

-0.9




d.
-7.3

 

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