Multiple Choice
A small population is at a greater risk of extinction because
A) there is less competition within the population.
B) of an increase in the genetic diversity within the population.
C) most of the individuals would likely die in a stochastic event (e.g., wildfire) .
D) females can no longer reproduce.
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