The cardinal is a type of bird. Which of the following would increase the size of a population of cardinals in a forest?(1 point)

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an increase in the death rate of cardinals
an increase in the death rate of cardinals

increased emigration of young cardinals from the forest ecosystem
increased emigration of young cardinals from the forest ecosystem

an increase in the birth rate of cardinals

Answer 1

The option that would increase the size of a population of cardinals in a forest is:

an increase in the birth rate of cardinals.

Increased birth rates would lead to more cardinals being born, thus increasing the population size. The other options would decrease the population size.