8F, G, and H Review

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What happens to biodiversity when an area experiences significant changes such as pH shifts or fire?

Back

Biodiversity is expected to decrease.

Front

What temperature range can a bacteria that thrives between 20 - 40 degrees survive in?

Back

The bacteria can survive at 35 degrees.

Front

What factors contribute to a population growing rapidly at the beginning of a growth graph?

Back

High birth rates and lower death rates contribute to rapid population growth.

Front

What is the term for the largest population an environment can support?

Back

Carrying capacity.

Front

What occurs when a population reaches its carrying capacity?

Back

Limited resources lead to increased competition, decreased birth rates, and increased death rates.

Front

Define 'carrying capacity' in an ecological context.

Back

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

Front

What is a limiting factor in an ecosystem?

Back

A resource or condition that limits the growth, abundance, or distribution of a population.

Front

How does increased competition affect population dynamics?

Back

Increased competition can lead to decreased birth rates and increased death rates.

Front

What is the relationship between resource availability and population growth?

Back

More available resources typically lead to higher birth rates and population growth.

Front

Explain the concept of 'biodiversity'.

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.