Question

There are approximately 35,000 bald eagles in Alaska, which covers 586400 square miles. What is the population density for the bald eagles in Alaska?
a.
17 bald eagles per square mile
b.
0.04 bald eagles per square mile
c.
0.06 bald eagles per square mile
d.
1 bald eagle per square mile

Answer 1

To calculate the population density of bald eagles in Alaska, we can use the formula:

\[
\text{Population Density} = \frac{\text{Total Population}}{\text{Total Area}}
\]

Given:
- Total Population of bald eagles = 35,000
- Total Area of Alaska = 586,400 square miles

Now, substituting the values into the formula:

\[
\text{Population Density} = \frac{35,000}{586,400} \approx 0.0597
\]

Rounding this off gives approximately \(0.06\) bald eagles per square mile.

Thus, the correct answer is **c. 0.06 bald eagles per square mile**.