Population Dynamics Basics

All of the individuals of a species in an area.

• Population

• Carrying Capacity

• Limiting Factors

The maximum size of a population that the environment can carry.

• Population

• Carrying Capacity

• Limiting Factors

Things that prevent a population from growing exponentially.

• Population

• Carrying Capacity

• Limiting Factors

Where on the graph has the population reached its carrying capacity?

• A to B

• B to C

• A to C

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Where on the graph have the limiting factors began to affect the the population growth?

• A

• B

• C

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Where on the graph does the population experience exponential growth?

• A to B

• B to C

• A to C

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For the mule deer of the Kaibab plains, which of the below was a major limiting factor of the deer population?

• Elimination of hunting and predators

• Overgrazing by wildlife and livestock

• Establishing a preserve for the deer

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Available food and water, predation, and competition

These are examples of

• Density Dependent population changes

• Density Independent population changes

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Severe weather, drought, earthquakes

These are examples of

• Density Dependent population changes

• Density Independent population changs

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How quickly a population grows is called

• Limiting Factor

• Carrying Capacity

• Growth Rate

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