Limiting Factors

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What is the term for the number of organisms per unit area?

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Density

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What are the factors that keep the number of organisms from growing too large called?

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Limiting Factors

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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What type of factors impact the population regardless of its size, whether it is large or small, growing or shrinking?

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Density Independent Factors

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What is the term for the weakness in a population due to stress levels?

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Density Dependent Factors

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What are the factors in the environment that depend on the number of organisms in a population?

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Density Dependent Factors

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is the relationship between population density and resource availability?

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As population density increases, resource availability may decrease, leading to competition.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is an example of a density independent factor?

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Natural disasters such as hurricanes or wildfires.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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How do limiting factors affect population growth?

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Limiting factors restrict the growth of a population by reducing birth rates or increasing death rates.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is the difference between density dependent and density independent factors?

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Density dependent factors are influenced by population size, while density independent factors affect populations regardless of size.

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Can you name a density dependent factor that affects animal populations?

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Predation, competition for food, and disease.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4