Population Dynamics

A population gets smaller when?

• Animals immigrate or move into an area.

• More offspring are born than die.

• Animals move away or die.

• There is a lot of food.

If there is a lot of water and very little food then the limiting factor is:

• Food

• Water

What would help increase a population?

• Disease

• Predators

• Good weather

• Lack of water

Carrying capacity is?

• A natural disaster that destroys the environment.

• How many plants and animals an environment can support.

• A desert environment with little water.

If there is very little water, deer and elk will__________?

• Cooperate for water by sharing.

• Compete for water.

• Take turns taking a bath.