An Ecologist Is Studying the Painted Turtle Population in a Small

Multiple Choice

An ecologist is studying the painted turtle population in a small pond. At the beginning of the year, there are 100 individuals. Over the course of a year, 40 turtles are born and 60 die. There is no migration. What is the birth rate per year for this population?

A) 0) 4
B) 0) 6
C) 20
D) 40
E) 60