Chapter 4 Env test review

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What does a population's distribution describe?

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A population's distribution describes how individuals are spread out in a given area, not how crowded it is.

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What was the approximate deer population on the Kaibab Plateau by 1923?

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100,000 deer.

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What term describes all the squirrels living in Hubbard Park?

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Population.

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What is the carrying capacity in ecological terms?

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

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What is the primary difference between a community and an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem includes both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors, while a community consists only of biotic factors.

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Define 'carrying capacity'.

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The carrying capacity is the largest population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely without degrading the environment.

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A community is a group of interacting organisms of different species living in the same area.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living physical and chemical components of an ecosystem, such as climate, soil, and water.

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How does overpopulation affect an ecosystem?

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Overpopulation can lead to resource depletion, habitat destruction, and increased competition among species.