Carrying Capacity

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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 sustainably.

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What is a limiting factor?

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Any resource or condition that restricts the growth, abundance, or distribution of a population.

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What happens when a population exceeds its carrying capacity?

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The population will start to die off due to resource depletion.

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What is the relationship between birth rate and population growth?

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If the birth rate exceeds the death rate, the population will increase.

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What is the effect of increased food supply on population?

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It can lead to an increase in population size.

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How do predators affect population size?

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Predators can limit the size of prey populations by reducing their numbers.

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What is the impact of disease on population dynamics?

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Disease can decrease population size by increasing the death rate.

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What does it mean if a population is in equilibrium?

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The birth rate and death rate are equal, leading to a stable population size.

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What factors can lead to a decrease in population?

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Increased death rate, decreased birth rate, or both.

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How does biodiversity relate to carrying capacity?

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Higher biodiversity can enhance ecosystem resilience and increase carrying capacity.