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Look at the four squares,A ,B ,C , and D, which indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage.Where would the sentence best fit?
For example, they might estimate the number of black bears in a national park by counting individuals in a few sample plots representative of the whole park.
An important characteristic of any population is its density.A Population density is the number of individuals per unit, such as the number of maple trees per square kilometer in a county.B Ecologists can rarely determine population size by actually counting all individuals within geographical boundaries.C Instead, they often use a variety of sampling techniques to estimate densities and total population sizes.D In some cases, they estimate population size through indirect indicators, such as the number of nests or burrows, or signs such as tracks or droppings.

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What can be inferred from paragraph 3 about annual crops and common property lands?

A. They have been part of agriculture for only the past fifty years.
B. They are not considered to be significant causes of soil degradation.
C. They produce more income than perennial crops and private lands do.
D. They may decrease soil fertility and agricultural productivity.

The word patches in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to

A. dark places
B. family groups
C. warm spots
D. small areas

According to the passage, at what point did writing begin to have a major effect on communication?

A. When alphabets were developed
B. When books became available
C. When education was formalized
D. When the telegraph was invented

Which of the following is an indirect indicator of a population's density?

A. The distribution of food in a given area
B. The number of nests in a given area
C. The number of births in a given period of time
D. The number of individuals counted in a given area

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