Population Dynamics Test Review

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What is a claim?

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A clear, concise answer to a scientific question.

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What is evidence?

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Supportive observations, data, or information that support a claim.

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Is human impact the only influence on extinction rates?

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False.

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What characteristic of all living things does eating a big dinner before a game describe?

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Use energy.

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What are some ways humans have caused extinction of species?

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Habitat destruction, poaching, pollution, and more.

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What is population dynamics?

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The study of how populations change over time and space.

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What factors can affect population size?

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Birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration.

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What is carrying capacity?

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The maximum number of individuals an environment can support sustainably.

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What is a keystone species?

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A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.