Limited Factors & Carrying Capacity

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What happens to a population when resources are not available?

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The population will decrease in size.

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What is carrying capacity?

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The maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What are limiting factors?

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Factors that restrict the growth, abundance, or distribution of a population within an ecosystem.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living physical and chemical elements in the environment, such as water, space, and oxygen.

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What are biotic factors?

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Living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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How can humans affect the carrying capacity of an ecosystem?

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By altering resources, introducing or removing species, and changing habitats.

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What is an example of a biotic limiting factor?

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Predation, competition, and disease.

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What is an example of an abiotic limiting factor?

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Water availability, temperature, and sunlight.

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How does overpopulation affect an ecosystem?

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It can lead to resource depletion, habitat destruction, and increased competition.

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What is the relationship between carrying capacity and population size?

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When a population exceeds its carrying capacity, it can lead to a decrease in population size.

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