What causes a population to grow?
BIOLOGY FLASHCARD on Chapter 5 "Populations"

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A population grows when the birthrate becomes higher than the death rate.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are some reasons an area might be sparsely populated?
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Reasons include lack of natural resources, land covered with ice, and land that cannot be developed.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of density dependent limiting factors?
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Disease is an example of density dependent limiting factors.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens if a population exceeds its carrying capacity?
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If a population grows larger than the carrying capacity, the death rate rises.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the term for the movement of individuals into an area?
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The movement of individuals into an area is known as Immigration.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is carrying capacity?
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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is emigration?
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Emigration is the movement of individuals out of a population or area.
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