Biology 4.1 4.2 BJU

Front

What is the ability in the biosphere to preserve its balance indefinitely called?

Back

Sustainability

Front

What term describes the movements and interactions of matter in the biosphere, geosphere, and atmosphere?

Back

Biogeochemical cycle

Front

What process involves atmospheric nitrogen being converted into a form that plants can use?

Back

Nitrogen fixation

Front

What is the term for the number of individuals in a certain amount of space?

Back

Population density

Front

What is a factor that limits the growth of a population called?

Back

Limiting factor

Front

What type of growth occurs when organisms grow rapidly, such as 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32...?

Back

Exponential growth

Front

What is the maximum number in a population that an area can sustain called?

Back

Carrying capacity

Front

What type of growth is considered a more realistic model of growth?

Back

Logistic growth

Front

What process begins with a barren landscape?

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Primary succession

Front

What is succession in a community?

Back

A change in a community