APES UNIT 3 & 4 REVIEW

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What is the fourth stage of demographic transition?

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The health care continues to improve further and the death rate remains low.

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Define carrying capacity.

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Maximum number of individuals an environment can support sustainably.

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What type of population growth is illustrated by a population pyramid showing a wide base?

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Rapid Growth.

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How does carrying capacity relate to resource availability?

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

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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Define population density.

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Population density is the number of individuals per unit area.

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What happens to the death rate in the fourth stage of demographic transition?

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The death rate remains low.

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What is the significance of carrying capacity in ecology?

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It determines the maximum population size that an environment can sustain without degrading.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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How can population density affect resource availability?

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Higher population density can lead to increased competition for limited resources.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What does a stable population pyramid look like?

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It has a uniform distribution across age groups, indicating no significant growth.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

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What factors can influence carrying capacity?

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Resource availability, environmental conditions, and technological advancements.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1