Ecosystem Dynamics

Estimate the carrying capacity.

• 100 deer

• 80 deer

• 60 deer

• 40 deer

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SELECT ALL of the density-dependent limiting factors.

• Predation

• Disease

• Parasites

• Competition

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SELECT ALL of the density-independent limiting factors.

• Unusual Weather

• Natural Disasters

• Human Activity

• Water Availability

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All of the different species of living things in a given area is called:

• Population

• Community

• Ecosystem

• biome

Which type of growth occurs with unlimited resources?

• Logistic

• Exponential

• Both

• None

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Coyote populations have been increasing in recent years. Which would not be a reason for their increase?

• More food is available

• Less competition from other predators

• Less available habitat to live in.

• Less threat of being hunted by humans

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According to the chart, which year had the smallest population of coyotes?

• 1990

• 2000

• 2007

• 2009

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If the trend from 1990 to 2010 were to continue, how many sightings would we expect in 2020?

• 20 or more

• between 10-15

• between 5-10

• less than 5

What might be a positive affect of Kentucky issuing hunting licenses and deer tags?

• The state keeps track of the deer population each year

• Only a limited number of licenses are issued based on the population of the deer.

• Monies collected for licenses can be used on protecting deer and their habitat.

• All of the above

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If the populations of grasshoppers would decrease, what affect would that have on the population of lizards?

• Increase

• Stay the same

• Decrease

• Unable to determine

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