Population Ecology Flashcard

Population Ecology Flashcard

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9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a climax community?

Back

A climax community is a stable and mature ecological community that has reached a steady state of development, characterized by a complex structure and a diverse array of species.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define carrying capacity in the context of population ecology.

Back

Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a particular species that an environment can sustainably support without degrading the habitat.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What occurs when a population exceeds its carrying capacity?

Back

When a population exceeds its carrying capacity, the environment becomes overburdened, leading to resource depletion, increased competition, and ultimately a decline in the population size.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is secondary succession?

Back

Secondary succession is the process of ecological recovery that occurs in an area where a disturbance has destroyed an existing community but left the soil intact, allowing for the re-establishment of species.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Differentiate between exponential growth and logistic growth in populations.

Back

Exponential growth occurs when a population increases rapidly in an ideal environment with unlimited resources, while logistic growth occurs when the growth rate decreases as the population approaches the carrying capacity of the environment.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What factors can limit population growth?

Back

Factors that can limit population growth include resource availability, predation, disease, competition, and environmental conditions.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Explain the concept of ecological succession.

Back

Ecological succession is the process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, involving a series of stages that lead to a stable community.

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