Population Growth

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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 is exponential growth?

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

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What is logistic growth?

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A type of growth that starts exponentially but slows as the population reaches carrying capacity, represented by an S-shaped curve.

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What is an invasive species?

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A species that is not native to a specific location and tends to spread, often causing harm to the environment.

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What does a boom-bust cycle refer to?

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A pattern of rapid population growth followed by a sharp decline.

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What is a predator-prey cycle?

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The relationship between predators and their prey, where the population sizes of each affect the other.

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What is Paramecium aurelia?

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A species of single-celled organism often used in studies of population dynamics.

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What is the difference between exponential and logistic growth?

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Exponential growth occurs without limits, while logistic growth considers environmental limits and carrying capacity.

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What is a population?

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A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What factors can affect carrying capacity?

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Food availability, habitat space, water supply, and environmental conditions.