BIO: Chapter 5- Population Ecology

BIO: Chapter 5- Population Ecology

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Biology

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do ecologists study populations?

Back

Ecologists study populations by examining geographic range, density and distribution, growth rate, and age structure.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a population?

Back

A population is a group of organisms of a single species that lives in a given area.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is density-dependent competition?

Back

Density-dependent competition occurs when individuals compete for resources, and the competition intensity increases as the population density increases.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when the birth rate equals the death rate in a population?

Back

The population is remaining constant in size.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of growth is Mexico experiencing due to a higher number of children than adults?

Back

Mexico is experiencing a rapid growth rate.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define geographic range in population ecology.

Back

Geographic range refers to the area in which a population is found.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is population density?

Back

Population density is the number of individuals of a species per unit area.

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