Human Population

All of the organisms of one species living in the same area.

• Individual

• Population

• Community

• Ecosystem

"Five green and speckled frogs, sitting on a speckled log, eat some most delicious bugs."

Which level of organization is this?

• Individual

• Population

• Community

• Ecosystem

Which of the following is an abiotic factor?

• Grass

• Spider

• Turtle

• Rock

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What type of growth is demonstrated in the graph?

• Exponential

• Carrying capacity

• Linear

• Negative

Leveling off of the population after the maximum number the environment can support has been reached.

• Exponential

• Carrying capacity

• Linear

• Negative

Why is understanding carrying capacity important in ecology?

• Carrying capacity has no impact on ecology.

• Understanding carrying capacity is only important for human populations.

• Carrying capacity is a concept that is not applicable to ecology.

• Carrying capacity helps determine the maximum population size an environment can sustain.

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In the graph to the right, what is the population of deer at the carrying capacity of the environment?

• 3

• 7

• 70

• 40

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What type of growth model is shown in image A?

• Exponential

• Logistic

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What type of growth model is shown in image B?

• Exponential

• Logistic

What is one of the main negative impacts humans have on ecosystems?

• Pollution

• Planting trees

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