Population Dynamics

The number of births occurring in a given period of time.

• birth rate

• death rate

• life expectancy

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NGSS.HS-LS2-2

The number of deaths in a given period of time.

• birth rate

• death rate

• life expectancy

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

The length of time an individual is expected to live.

• birth rate

• death rate

• life expectancy

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

The change in size and composition in a population over time.

• density

• dynamic

• death rate

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

The distribution of individuals among different ages in a population.

• life expectancy

• age structure

• density

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NGSS.HS-LS3-3

Shows the likelihood of survival at different ages throughout the lifetime of the organism.

• life expectancy

• death rate

• survivorship curve

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2

Which curve is flat at the start, indicating a low death rate in the early and middle stages of life?

• Type I

• Type II

• Type III

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which curve drops sharply at the start, indicating

a high death rate among the young?

• Type I

• Type II

• Type III

Which curve shows a constant death rate over the organism’s life span?

• Type I

• Type II

• Type III

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

Mammals that produce very few offspring, but provide them with good care are examples of which type of curve?

• Type I

• Type II

• Type III

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2