Honors Unit 5 Review

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Logistic growth occurs when resources are limited, leading to a(n) _______ curve.

Back

S-shaped curve.

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In a ______ distribution pattern, organisms are evenly spaced over the area they occupy.

Back

Uniform distribution.

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What is clumped dispersion?

Back

A pattern where organisms are grouped together in clusters.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a pattern of population distribution? A) Clumped B) Random C) Uniform D) Scattered

Back

D) Scattered.

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What is random dispersion?

Back

A pattern where organisms are distributed without a predictable pattern.

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What is uniform dispersion?

Back

A pattern where organisms are evenly spaced across an area.

Front

Define population distribution.

Back

The way in which individuals of a population are spread in a given area.

Front

What factors can affect population distribution?

Back

Resources, environmental conditions, and social interactions.

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What is the difference between clumped and uniform dispersion?

Back

Clumped dispersion has groups of individuals, while uniform dispersion has individuals evenly spaced.

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What is an example of clumped dispersion in nature?

Back

A herd of elephants or a school of fish.