4.1 - Populations

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What does the dashed line labeled K represent in a population growth graph?

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The Carrying Capacity.

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How do predator and prey populations typically interact?

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As the predator population decreases, the prey population increases.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What type of competition occurs between two star corals on a reef?

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Intraspecific Competition.

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What characterizes rapid, unchecked population growth?

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Population growth limited by resources.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is a species called that dramatically changes an ecosystem when removed?

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Keystone species.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Define 'Carrying Capacity' in the context of populations.

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

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is 'Intraspecific Competition'?

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Competition among individuals of the same species for limited resources.

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What is 'Interspecific Competition'?

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Competition between individuals of different species for limited resources.

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Explain 'Logistic Growth' in population dynamics.

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Population growth that slows as it approaches the carrying capacity.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-1

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What is 'Exponential Growth'?

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A growth pattern where the population increases rapidly without resource limitations.