APES Topic 3.5

Front

What is the term for the number of individuals moving away from a population?

Back

Emigration

Front

What is the term for the number of individuals moving into a population?

Back

Immigration

Front

What limits population growth?

Back

Resources being used up

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Front

What is a density-dependent factor?

Back

Competition

Front

What do we call the number of individuals that make up a population?

Back

Population Size

Front

What is the term for the number of individuals per unit area in a population?

Back

Population Density

Front

What is the effect of competition on population growth?

Back

It can limit growth by reducing resources available to individuals.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Front

What is the difference between immigration and emigration?

Back

Immigration is moving into a population, while emigration is moving away from a population.

Front

What are some examples of density-independent factors?

Back

Natural disasters like droughts and tornadoes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

How does natural selection affect population dynamics?

Back

It can lead to changes in population size and structure over time.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4