Population Ecology

Population Ecology

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Performing Arts

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the study of how living and non-living things interact within an ecosystem called?

Back

Ecosystem ecology

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was a significant factor in the spread of West Nile virus in Dallas in 2012?

Back

An explosion in the mosquito population

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a population? (in the context of population ecology)

Back

A group of individuals of one species who interact regularly

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which factor is NOT a limiting factor for a population's growth? Options: Geographic location, Food availability, Temperature, Population size

Back

Geographic location

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the maximum number of individuals an environment can support?

Back

Carrying capacity

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are density-dependent limitations?

Back

Factors that limit growth based on population size

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do population ecologists categorize limiting factors?

Back

By whether they depend on population density

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