Carrying Capacity

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What is carrying capacity?

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

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What happens when a population exceeds its carrying capacity?

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The population will start to die off due to limited resources.

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What is an example of a biotic component in an ecosystem?

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Plants, animals, and microorganisms that are living components of an ecosystem.

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What is an example of an abiotic component in an ecosystem?

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Non-living factors such as soil, water, and temperature.

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How does a disease affecting a primary food source impact predator populations?

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Predator populations may decrease due to a decline in their food source.

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What factors can affect the carrying capacity of an ecosystem?

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Availability of resources, environmental conditions, and interactions with other species.

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What is the relationship between carrying capacity and population growth?

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Population growth slows as it approaches carrying capacity due to resource limitations.

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What is a limiting factor in an ecosystem?

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

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How do adaptations help organisms survive in their environment?

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Adaptations enhance an organism's ability to find food, reproduce, and avoid predators.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.