Population Growth Practice

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What type of growth is shown in the diagram?

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Exponential growth is a type of growth where the population increases rapidly over time, often represented by a J-shaped curve.

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What is the largest number of individuals of a population that the environment can support?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely without being degraded.

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What type of growth occurs under ideal conditions?

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Exponential growth occurs under ideal conditions, where resources are unlimited and the population grows rapidly.

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What is the approximate carrying capacity of Paramecium aurelia cultured alone?

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The approximate carrying capacity of Paramecium aurelia cultured alone is 450.

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Which type of growth is best illustrated by a rabbit population?

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Exponential growth is best illustrated by a rabbit population when resources are abundant.

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Define carrying capacity.

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

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What is exponential growth?

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Exponential growth is when a population grows at a constant rate, resulting in a rapid increase over time.

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What is logistic growth?

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Logistic growth is a type of growth that starts exponentially but slows as the population reaches carrying capacity, forming an S-shaped curve.

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What is a predator-prey cycle?

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A predator-prey cycle describes the fluctuations in population sizes of predators and their prey, often leading to boom and bust patterns.

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What is a boom-bust curve?

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A boom-bust curve represents rapid population growth followed by a sharp decline, often due to resource depletion.