Population Review Quiz

Type of growth typical of invasive species...

• exponential

• logistic

The graph of logistic growth can be described as...

• S-shaped
• J-shaped
• W-shaped
• U-shaped

What type of growth model is this?

• exponential growth model

• logistic growth model

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What type of factors represent the living organisms in an environment?

• Abiotic

• Biotic

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What type of factors represent the nonliving aspects of an environment?

• Abiotic

• Biotic

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Angel was trying to explain carrying capacity to her mother. Which of the following descriptions is accurate? Carrying capacity is :

• the maximum number of individuals that an ecosystem can sustain.

• the ability of an environment to accommodate a growing population.

• the greatest number of individuals that an area can sustain over the long term.

• the maximum number of species that can co-exist in an area.

An animal population decreases from 800 individuals to 600 individuals. Which of the following could explain this change in population size?

• The population size of the animal’s predator increased.

• The number of species competing with the animal for food decreased.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following is a limiting factor in a population of organisms

• number of offspring

• life span of the organism

• availability of food

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What term describes when populations increase because animals are moving into a population?

• Emigration

• Limiting Factors

• Immigration

What term describes when populations decrease because animals are moving out of a population?

• Emigration

• Limiting Factors

• Immigration