APES Unit 3

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What population has the greatest potential for rapid growth?

Back

Populations with large numbers of young offspring.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What happens to a population when it grows past the ecosystem's carrying capacity?

Back

The population starts to die off to return to carrying capacity.

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What do population pyramids measure?

Back

Age and Gender.

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What does a high birthrate and high death rate indicate about a population's stage?

Back

It indicates stage 1.

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What are factors that affect all populations similarly regardless of population size?

Back

Density-Independent factors.

Front

What is carrying capacity?

Back

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Define density-dependent factors.

Back

Factors that affect population growth in relation to the population density, such as competition, predation, and disease.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is the significance of a population pyramid's shape?

Back

The shape indicates the growth trends and age distribution of a population.

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What is the difference between r-selected and K-selected species?

Back

r-selected species produce many offspring with low parental care, while K-selected species produce fewer offspring with high parental care.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What is the demographic transition model?

Back

A model that describes the transition of a country from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as it develops.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4