Population Growth Exam Review

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What is an Exponential Growth Model?

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A growth model where the population increases rapidly over time, often represented by a J-shaped curve.

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What is a Logistic Growth Model?

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A growth model that describes how a population grows quickly at first, then slows as it approaches the carrying capacity, represented by an S-shaped curve.

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What does 'Carrying Capacity' mean?

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The maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely without being degraded.

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What happens to a population at carrying capacity?

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The population is in dynamic equilibrium, meaning it remains stable over time.

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What is a Community in ecological terms?

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A group of different species living together in a particular area.

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What is a Population in ecological terms?

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A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What is an Ecosystem?

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A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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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 is the significance of the S-shaped curve in population growth?

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It represents logistic growth, showing how populations grow rapidly at first and then level off as resources become limited.

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What factors can limit population growth?

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Limited resources, predation, disease, and environmental changes.