Effects of Population Size

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What is population size?

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Population size refers to the number of individuals in a specific area or ecosystem at a given time.

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How do resources affect population size?

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Population sizes are limited by the amount of resources available in an ecosystem.

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What happens when a new species enters an ecosystem?

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The existing populations may face competition for resources, which can lead to changes in their population sizes.

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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Competition occurs when different species or individuals vie for the same resources, such as food, water, or space.

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What is carrying capacity?

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

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How does erosion affect plant populations?

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Erosion can change soil composition, which may negatively impact plant growth and lead to a decline in plant populations.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.

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What happens to prey populations when predator populations increase?

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Prey populations typically decrease when predator populations increase due to higher predation rates.

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What is the relationship between population growth and resource availability?

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As populations grow, they require more resources, which can lead to resource depletion if not managed.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.