Introduction to Population Dynamics

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a population in ecological terms?

• A group of different species living together

• A group of individuals of the same species living in a particular place

• All plants in a forest

• A single animal living alone

Multiple Select

Which of the following are types of population dispersion?

• Clumped

• Uniform

• Random

• Linear

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes population density?

• The number of individuals per unit of area

• The number of species in an ecosystem

• The amount of food available for a population

• The rate at which a population grows

Fill in the Blanks

A change in the size of a population is called the

rate.

Multiple Choice

Which factor does NOT directly affect population growth?

• Birth rate

• Immigration

• Carrying capacity

• Death rate

Multiple Choice

An S-shaped curve is known as

• Exponential graph

• Logistic Graph

• Survivorship curves

• Graphs

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the shape of an exponential growth graph?

Multiple Choice

What is carrying capacity?

• The number of individuals that can be supported by available resources in an ecosystem

• The rate at which a population grows

• The number of births in a population

• The amount of food available for a population

Multiple Select

What can happen to a population after it overshoots its carrying capacity? (select 2 that apply)

• The population continues to grow exponentially.

• The population stabilizes.

• The population runs out of resources and declines.

• The carrying capacity increases.

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about population dynamics or something you would like to learn more about?