Population Size and Change

Front

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

Back

Carrying Capacity

Front

What is the term for the total number of organisms in a specific population?

Back

Population Size

Front

What are two factors that can lead to an increase in population size?

Back

Birth Rate and Immigration

Front

What is the term for the decrease in population size due to factors such as death rate and emigration?

Back

Population Decline

Front

In what type of ecosystem is water often a limiting factor for plant growth?

Back

Desert Ecosystem

Front

What is the term for the number of individuals born in a population over a specific period?

Back

Birth Rate

Front

What is the term for the movement of individuals into a population from another area?

Back

Immigration

Front

What is the term for the movement of individuals out of a population to another area?

Back

Emigration

Front

What are some common limiting factors that can affect population size?

Back

Food, Water, Shelter, and Space

Front

How does a population above its carrying capacity affect the environment?

Back

It can lead to resource depletion and environmental degradation.