5.1 Population Growth

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What happens to a population when it grows past the ecosystem's carrying capacity?

Back

The population starts to die off to return to carrying capacity.

Front

What is the term for the way in which people are spread out over an area of land unevenly?

Back

Population distribution.

Front

What is the carrying capacity for a sheep population if it is stated as 1.6 million?

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1.6 million.

Front

What is the average number of people per square mile called?

Back

Population density.

Front

What term describes the number of organisms per certain area?

Back

Population density.

Front

Define carrying capacity.

Back

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

Front

What is population density?

Back

The number of people living per unit of area, typically per square mile.

Front

What is the difference between population growth and population density?

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Population growth refers to the increase in the number of individuals in a population, while population density refers to how many individuals live in a specific area.

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What factors can limit population growth?

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Limiting factors include food availability, water supply, habitat space, and predation.

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What is a population pyramid?

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A graphical representation that shows the distribution of various age groups in a population.