Bio 2.1.4

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What does the graph represent?

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Logistic Growth

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Which factor is a density-dependent limiting factor on the population of a species?

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Predation

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Human population grew exponentially after the industrial revolution. Which of the following DOES NOT help determine patterns in human population growth?

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Limiting factors

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Carrying capacity is represented by which letter?

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K

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A population is...

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A group of one species in one area.

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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.

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Define emigration.

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The act of leaving one's resident country to live elsewhere.

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Define immigration.

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The act of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.

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What is exponential growth?

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A growth pattern where the population size increases at a constant rate per time period.

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What is logistic growth?

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A growth pattern that starts exponentially but slows as the population reaches carrying capacity.