Biology A 5.2 + 5.3

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Demographic transition involves changes in:

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birth and death sizes.

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What is a limiting factor that depends on population density?

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density-dependent limiting factor.

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Examples of density-dependent limiting factors include:

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competition for resources, predation, disease.

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Which typically occurs during the first stage of demographic transition?

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high birth and death rates.

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What is the scientific study of human populations called?

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demography.

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What is a limiting factor that affects all populations in similar ways, regardless of population density?

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density-independent limiting factor.

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Examples of density-independent limiting factors include:

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natural disasters, climate change.

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What is the term for the number of individuals per unit area?

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population density.

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What does a high birth rate indicate in a population?

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A growing population.

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What is the primary focus of demography?

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To study the structure, dynamics, and trends of populations.