A population of foxes inhabits a small forest. The size of

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A population of foxes inhabits a small forest. The size of the population is currently below the forest's carrying capacity for the foxes. Which factor could cause an increase in the population's growth rate? A The population's birth rate falls below its death rate after a predator is introduced. B. The population's level of immigration falls below its level of emigration. C. An increase in food availability increases the birth rate in the population. D. A lack of mating opportunities increases the population's level of emigration.