5.6 Population Dynamics FLASHCARD Review

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What is carrying capacity?

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The maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support.

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What is logistic growth?

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A model of population growth that starts exponentially but slows as the population reaches carrying capacity.

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What is natality?

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The number of births compared to the population.

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What is emigration?

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The movement of individuals out of a population.

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What is habitat fragmentation?

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The process where large habitats are broken into smaller, isolated patches.

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What is the consequence of increased isolation in populations?

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It can lead to decreased genetic diversity and increased vulnerability to extinction.

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What is the difference between immigration and emigration?

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Immigration is the movement of individuals into a population, while emigration is the movement out.

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What factors can lead to a decrease in population size?

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Emigration, high death rates, and resource scarcity.

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What is the formula for calculating percent change?

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Percent Change = ((New Value - Old Value) / Old Value) * 100.

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What is exponential growth?

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A rapid increase in population size when resources are unlimited.