5.1 Population Dynamics

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What is uniform dispersion in population dynamics?

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Uniform dispersion is a pattern where individuals in a population are spaced evenly from one another, often due to territorial behavior.

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What happens to a population when the number of births equals the number of deaths?

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The population will stay the same.

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Define carrying capacity in the context of population dynamics.

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Carrying capacity is the largest number of individuals of a population that the environment can support sustainably.

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What occurs when a population exceeds its carrying capacity?

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The population starts to die off to return to carrying capacity.

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How does an increase in zebra population affect the lion population?

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When the zebra population increases, it causes the lion population to also increase.

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What is clumped dispersion?

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Clumped dispersion is a pattern where individuals are grouped together in patches, often due to resource availability.

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What is random dispersion?

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Random dispersion is a pattern where individuals are spread out irregularly, with no specific pattern, often due to the absence of strong social interactions.

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What is a population crash?

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A population crash is a rapid decrease in the size of a population, often due to resource depletion or environmental changes.

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What is mutualism in ecology?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is the lag phase in population growth?

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The lag phase is the initial period of slow growth in a population as it adjusts to its environment.