Ecology Quiz 2

The graph shows what type of growth?

• Decreasing

• Exponential

• Logistic

• Density Dependent

What is the reason for this growth curve?

• There are biotic factors

• There are abiotic factors

• There are limiting factors

• There are NO limiting factors

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The graph shows what type of growth?

• Decreasing

• Logistic

• Exponential

• Density Independent

What does D on the graph represent?

• Carrying Capacity

• Growth

• Limiting Factors

• Climax

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Where is the population increasing most rapidly (EXPONENTIALLY)?

• Before point A

• After point B

• Between point A and point B

• This population never increases rapidly.

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Anything that restricts the size of a population is a ________________________.

• biotic potential

• carrying capacity

• species

• limiting factor

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Which of the following laws is concerned with activities that take place after mining is complete?

• General Mining Law of 1872.

• Mineral Leasing Act of 1920.

• Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977.

• Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.

A liquid that has passed through compacted solid waste

• oil
• leachate
• fertilizer
• battery acid

Cannot be broken down by biological processes

• plant waste
• paper
• plastic
• yard waste

An example of something that is biodegradable is

• a leaf in a compost pile
• a plastic milk jug in a landfill
• a polystyrene burger container in a trash can
• All of the above