Limiting Factors

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What is the definition of a population?

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All the members of a species living in the same area.

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True or False: A natural disaster is an example of a limiting factor.

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True

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What is a limiting factor?

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

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What happens to a population when resources are limited?

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The population may decrease due to competition for those resources.

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What is an example of a biotic limiting factor?

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Predation, competition, and disease.

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What is an example of an abiotic limiting factor?

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Temperature, water availability, and sunlight.

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How does a natural disaster affect populations?

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It can drastically reduce the population size by destroying habitats or resources.

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What would happen to a population if a new predator is introduced?

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The population may decrease due to increased predation.

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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.

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How do human activities impact limiting factors?

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They can alter or destroy habitats, affecting the availability of resources.