Carrying Capacity

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What is a population in ecology?

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All of the organisms of one species living in the same area.

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What type of growth is characterized by a rapid increase in population size?

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Exponential growth.

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How does habitat availability affect carrying capacity?

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The carrying capacity would increase as more resources become available.

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A group of different species living together in the same area.

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What happens to population growth when there is limited water availability?

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Population growth may slow down or stabilize due to resource limitations.

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Define carrying capacity.

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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 difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of one species, while a community includes multiple species.

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What factors can limit carrying capacity?

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Food availability, water supply, habitat space, and predation.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the significance of the carrying capacity concept?

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It helps in understanding the balance between species and their resources.