Ecosystem Dynamics

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Coyote populations have been increasing in recent years. Which would not be a reason for their increase? Options: More food is available, Less competition from other predators, Less available habitat to live in, Less threat of being hunted by humans.

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Less available habitat to live in.

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According to the chart, which year had the smallest population of coyotes? Options: 1990, 2000, 2007, 2009

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1990

Front

If the trend from 1990 to 2010 were to continue, how many sightings would we expect in 2020?

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20 or more

Front

What might be a positive affect of Kentucky issuing hunting licenses and deer tags?

Back

All of the above

Front

If the populations of grasshoppers would decrease, what affect would that have on the population of lizards?

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Decrease

Front

If the population of rattlesnakes were to decrease, why would that help to increase the population of hawks? Options: Rattlesnakes eat hawks, Hawks eat rattlesnakes, Rattlesnakes and hawks both eat kangaroo rats., It would not help the hawk population.

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Rattlesnakes and hawks both eat kangaroo rats.

Front

What is a negative impact that the Asian Carp have on native species in our rivers?

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All of these

Front

What would not be a reason for the rat population growing in Australia? Options: Large amounts of available food, More water available, Large habitats to live in, Increase in the number of predators.

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Increase in the number of predators.

Front

Abiotic factor influencing rat population?

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The amount of water available

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What does it mean when a population reaches its carrying capacity?

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The population reached its maximum level.