APES Unit 3 Review

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What is population density?

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Population density is the number of individuals living in a defined space divided by the area of that space.

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What is habitat fragmentation?

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Habitat fragmentation is the process where large habitats are broken into smaller, isolated patches, threatening biodiversity.

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What is emigration?

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Emigration is the movement of individuals out of a population, leading to a decrease in population size.

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What characterizes an r-strategist species?

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An r-strategist species typically has many offspring, little parental care, and a high growth rate.

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What is uniform dispersion?

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Uniform dispersion is a population distribution pattern where individuals are spaced evenly from one another.

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What is the carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support.

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What is overexploitation?

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Overexploitation refers to the unsustainable use of natural resources, leading to population decline.

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What are invasive species?

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Invasive species are non-native organisms that spread widely and can cause harm to native ecosystems.

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What are limiting factors?

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Limiting factors are environmental conditions that restrict the growth, abundance, or distribution of a population.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, affecting ecosystems and health.