Environmental and Genetic Factors that Influence Growth

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What is the trend of the population in Sooner, OK?

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Increasing

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What type of factor are termites, which can cause damage to wooden structures?

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Biotic

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What are genes passed from parent to offspring that determine characteristics for success called?

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Genetic factor

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What is the trend of the oyster population?

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Decreasing

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What happens to the population if the amount of resources increases?

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The population would increase.

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Define 'biotic factors' in an ecosystem.

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem that affect the growth and survival of organisms.

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Define 'abiotic factors' in an ecosystem.

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Abiotic factors are non-living physical and chemical elements in the environment that affect living organisms.

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What role do genetic factors play in the growth of a population?

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Genetic factors determine the inherited traits that can influence an organism's ability to survive and reproduce.

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How can environmental factors influence population growth?

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Environmental factors such as availability of resources, climate, and habitat conditions can affect the growth rate of a population.

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What is carrying capacity in an ecological context?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support.

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