Gizmo Rabbit Population APES Quiz

What is the carrying capacity in the context of a rabbit population?

• The number of rabbits that can perform tricks

• The maximum number of rabbits that an environment can support

• The speed at which rabbits can multiply

• The average weight of a rabbit

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What is a density-dependent limiting factor?

• A factor that limits rabbit population growth regardless of population size

• A factor that increases rabbit population growth as the population gets larger

• A factor that limits rabbit population growth and becomes stronger as the population size increases

• A factor that has no effect on the rabbit population size

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Which season saw the least increase in rabbit population according to the simulation?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

What is a density-independent limiting factor?

• A factor that affects rabbit population growth regardless of how dense the population is

• A factor that only affects rabbit population growth when there are very few rabbits

• A factor that helps rabbits to find more food

• A factor that increases with the rabbit population density

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According to the provided answer key, what keeps the rabbit population in check?

• Predators only

• Environmental factors such as limited food resources

• The rabbits' ability to hide from predators

• The change of seasons

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What is a limiting factor in the context of population growth?

• A factor that increases the growth of a population indefinitely

• A factor that controls the growth of a population

• A factor that has no impact on the growth of a population

• A factor that only affects the population during winter

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What is the carrying capacity of an environment?

• The minimum number of individuals of a particular species that an environment can support

• The average number of individuals of a particular species that an environment can support

• The maximum number of individuals of a particular species that an environment can support

• The number of individuals of a particular species that an environment supports during winter

According to the sample answer, when did the rabbit population reach carrying capacity in the simulation?

• During the first year

• During the second year

• During the third year

• During the fourth year

What pattern of population change is observed in rabbits according to the simulation?

• The rabbit population only increases in size

• The rabbit population increases at the beginning of the year and decreases towards the end

• The rabbit population decreases at the beginning of the year and increases towards the end

• The rabbit population stays the same size throughout the year

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What is population density?

• The number of individuals in a population per unit of volume.

• The number of individuals in a population per unit of area.

• The total number of individuals in a population.

• The number of species in a given area.