Population Dynamics Quiz

What is a population?

• A group of different species living together

• A group of organisms of the same species living in the same area

• A single organism living alone

• A group of organisms living in different areas

How does a population grow?

• When the death rate exceeds the birth rate

• When the birth rate equals the death rate

• When the birth rate exceeds the death rate

• When organisms leave the area

What is immigration in terms of population change?

• Organisms moving out of an area

• Organisms moving into an area

• Organisms staying in the same area

• Organisms decreasing in number

Which factor affects population size by providing food, water, shelter, and space?

• Predators and prey

• Resources

• Diseases

• Human impact

What is the effect of competition on population growth?

• It increases population growth

• It has no effect on population growth

• It limits population growth

• It decreases the death rate

What happens when the birth rate equals the death rate in a population?

• The population grows

• The population decreases

• The population remains stable

• The population doubles

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting population size?

• Resources

• Predators and prey

• Weather patterns

• Diseases

What is the result of too much competition among organisms?

• Increased population growth

• Limited population growth

• Decreased death rate

• Increased birth rate

How can climate change affect populations?

• By providing more food

• By altering habitats

• By decreasing predator numbers

• By increasing birth rates

What is the main content focus of the Cornell Notes example?

• Animal behavior

• Population change

• Plant growth

• Weather patterns