Population Ecology III

Front

At what population was carrying capacity met? Options: 250, 1000, 400, 720

Back

1000

Front

Exponential population growth can be described as

Back

a j-shaped curve

Front

Logistic population growth can be described as:
- growth when resources are limited
- a s-shaped curve
- reaching carrying capacity
- all of the above

Back

all of the above

Front

What limits Population Growth?

Back

resources being used up

Front

What occurs when population slows or stops following a period of exponential growth?

Back

logistic growth

Front

What might happen if the earth exceeds its carrying capacity?

Back

There might not be enough food and water for everyone.

Front

Which of the following describes a population?

• The total number of people, animals, and plants in New York City
• The total number of houses in Atlanta
• The total number of people living in the state of Texas
• The total number of fish in all the world's oceans

Back

The total number of people living in the state of Texas

Front

If the number of births in a population is the same as the number of deaths in a population, what will happen to the growth of the population?

Back

It will stay the same.

Front

Which of the following describes a population?

• The total number of people, animals, and plants in New York City
• The total number of apartments in New York City
• The total number of people living in New York City
• The amount of water in the Hudson River

Back

The total number of people living in New York City

Front

What type of growth is shown in the diagram? Options: exponential growth, logistic growth, predator-prey cycle, boom-bust curve

Back

exponential growth