8th Grade Earth and Human Activity

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What is carrying capacity?

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The largest number of individuals of a given species that Earth's resources can support and maintain for a long period of time.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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Which area of the world has the fastest growing population?

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Asia

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What does a slow growth rate in a population indicate?

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The population is growing slowly.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What is NOT a characteristic of carrying capacity?

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The carrying capacity is determined only by the density-dependent factors.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Why is the worldwide human population growing exponentially?

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More countries are developing countries than developed countries.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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Define population explosion.

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A rapid increase in the number of individuals in a population.

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NGSS.HS-LS4-5

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What factors can affect carrying capacity?

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Environmental changes, resource availability, and population density.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is a biosphere?

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The global sum of all ecosystems; the zone of life on Earth.

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What is the difference between developed and developing countries?

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Developed countries have higher income levels and better living standards, while developing countries are in the process of industrialization and have lower income levels.

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What is a density-dependent factor?

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A factor whose effects on the size or growth of the population vary with the population density.