Limiting Factors and Carrying Capacity

Limiting Factors and Carrying Capacity

Open Ended

What determines the size of a population and where a particular species can live?

Multiple Select

Which statements are true? Click all that apply

• The Venus Slipper Orchid has a wide tolerance range as it can thrive in a variety of wetland ecosystems

• The Common Buckthorn is an invasive species as it can alter nitrogen levels in the soil, creating better conditions for its own growth and discouraging the growth of native species

• The Common Buckthorn has a wide tolerance range since it thrives outside of its native range

• In low sunlight, the Venus Slipper Orchid will experience stress, which creates a narrow tolerance range for this species

Open Ended

Choose at least 2 of the 4 abiotic factors and describe a human action that impacts this factor

Open Ended

Choose at least 3 of the 5 abiotic factors and describe a human action that impacts this factor