FLASHCARD Ch 2 (2.1 - 2.4)

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What is a population growth pattern that reaches a certain level called?

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Logistic equation.

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What do you call an organism whose temperature is similar to its surroundings?

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Ectotherm.

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What type of population growth is characteristic of algal bloom?

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Exponential growth.

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True or False: Solutes are the liquid in which solid substances are dissolved.

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False. Solutes are the solid substances that are dissolved in a solvent.

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What are communities of organisms made up of?

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Populations of different species.

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Define 'logistic equation' in the context of population growth.

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A logistic equation describes a population growth pattern that levels off as the population reaches its carrying capacity.

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What is the difference between 'endotherm' and 'ectotherm'?

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Endotherms regulate their body temperature internally, while ectotherms rely on external environmental conditions.

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What is an example of exponential population growth?

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An algal bloom is a classic example of exponential growth, where the population increases rapidly under favorable conditions.

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What is the significance of carrying capacity in population dynamics?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely without degrading.

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What is a 'population'?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.