Unit 3: Population Ecology.1

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What is the carrying capacity?

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The maximum number of individuals that an environment can support indefinitely.

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Which of the following is a biotic limiting factor?

• Availability of nutrients
• Space
• Temperature
• Predation

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Predation

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What happens when a population exceeds its carrying capacity?

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The population will decrease due to lack of resources.

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Which of the following is an abiotic limiting factor?

• Pollution
• Mutualism
• Disease
• Competition

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Pollution

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What is the equilibrium point in population ecology?

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The point where the population size can be maintained by the environment.

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How does competition affect carrying capacity?

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It decreases the carrying capacity.

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What is ecological homeostasis?

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The cycling of a population above and below the equilibrium point.

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What can alter the carrying capacity of an ecosystem?

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Human activities, Introduction of new species, Natural disasters

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What is the effect of increased mutualism on carrying capacity?

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It increases the carrying capacity.

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences carrying capacity? Food availability, Color of the species, Water availability, Shelter availability

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Color of the species

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