Relating Resource Availability to Growth

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What do individual organisms require to grow?

Back

Resources, which include sunlight, water, air, and nutrients.

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Can lack of resources affect birth rates?

Back

Yes, a lack of resources can lead to lower birth rates.

Front

How can natural events such as wildfires and droughts impact resource availability?

Back

They can temporarily limit resource availability.

Front

How does the availability of resources affect population growth?

Back

Increased availability of resources can lead to population growth.

Front

What are some reasons why humans use natural resources?

Back

For survival, including food, water, and shelter.

Front

Define 'resources' in the context of growth.

Back

Resources are the essential elements needed for organisms to grow, such as water, nutrients, and energy.

Front

What is the impact of overusing natural resources?

Back

Overusing natural resources can lead to depletion and negatively affect ecosystems.

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How do ecosystems respond to changes in resource availability?

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Ecosystems may adapt, change species composition, or experience population declines.

Front

What role does sunlight play in the growth of plants?

Back

Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis, which allows plants to produce food.

Front

Explain the term 'carrying capacity.'

Back

Carrying capacity is the maximum population size that an environment can sustain based on available resources.