Population Ecology

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is a group of different species living in the same area at the same time.

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What type of resources are associated with unlimited growth?

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Unlimited resources are those that are not limited in availability, allowing for continuous growth.

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What is a population in ecology?

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A population is a group of organisms of the same species living in the same place at the same time.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem includes all the living and non-living factors that interact in an area.

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What is a Limiting Factor?

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A Limiting Factor is any factor that restricts the growth, abundance, or distribution of a population.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of individuals of the same species, while a community includes different species living together.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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What is exponential growth?

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Exponential growth occurs when resources are unlimited, leading to a rapid increase in population size.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, and minerals.

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What is the role of a carnivore in an ecosystem?

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Carnivores are organisms that eat other animals, playing a key role in controlling population sizes.