(a) (i) Species A
(ii) The rate of growth (multiplication) of species A is higher than that of B
(b) (i) Population increased exponentially (rapidly); due to high number of reproducing individuals; and
suitable environmental conditions(such as food , space, resources not limiting e.tc.)
(iii) Population becomes constant; because of shortage of resources like food and space; and birth rate
equals death rate
(c) Species A would decrease; due to predation; while the population of species B would increase; due to
less competition for food with species A/ more resources or food available
(d)
(i) Predation
(ii) Parasitism
(iii) Symbiosis
(iv) Saprophytism
(e) (i) Photographic light meter
(ii) Sacchi disc
(iii) Anemometer
(iv) Barometer
marto answered the question on September 30, 2019 at 10:54
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