Population Ecology (H)

Population ecology most directly focuses on _

Birth and death are the only factors that impact population size/growth

The change in population size over time is equal to the _ (if immigration and emigration are not occurring).

Which of the following is involved in exponential growth?

If a population is growing exponentially, the change in population size over time is equal to _. r_max is the maximum growth rate

The _ model of population growth shows how populations grow with restrictions (ex. limited food)

Which of the following are examples of biotic factors that limit population growth? Select 3

Floods, volcanic eruptions, and fires are all examples of abiotic factors that limit population growth

Certain abiotic resources (ex. water) are typically unlimited in an ecosystem

_ growth is influenced by carrying capacity, the _ number of organisms that can be supported by a population’s habitat