Limits to Population Growth

Front

What are limiting factors that do not usually depend on population density?

Back

Natural disasters like a flood.

Front

What happens to the hare population if the fox population increases rapidly?

Back

The hare population would decrease.

Front

What is a limiting factor?

Back

Something that causes the growth of a population to decrease.

Front

What type of growth curve is characterized by rapid population increase followed by a plateau?

Back

Exponential growth curve.

Front

What is the carrying capacity of a population?

Back

The most individuals a population that can be supported from the environment.

Front

What is density-dependent limiting factor?

Back

A factor that affects a population more as the population density increases.

Front

Give an example of a density-independent limiting factor.

Back

Natural disasters, such as floods or wildfires.

Front

What is the difference between exponential and logistic growth?

Back

Exponential growth occurs without limits, while logistic growth considers carrying capacity.

Front

What role do predators play in population dynamics?

Back

Predators can decrease the population of their prey, affecting overall population balance.

Front

How does competition affect population growth?

Back

Increased competition for resources can limit population growth.