Population Growth

Population Growth

11th Grade

10 Qs

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Population Growth

Population Growth

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Science

11th Grade

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NGSS
HS-LS2-1, HS-LS2-6, HS-LS4-2

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is exponential growth in terms of population?

Exponential growth is a gradual decrease in population size over time.

Exponential growth in terms of population is a rapid increase in the number of individuals over time, where the population size multiplies at a consistent rate.

Exponential growth is a sudden decline in the number of individuals in a population.

Exponential growth is a process where the population size remains constant.

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain the concept of logistic growth and how it differs from exponential growth.

Logistic growth speeds up as it approaches a carrying capacity due to unlimited resources.

Logistic growth slows down as it approaches a carrying capacity due to limited resources, while exponential growth continues at a constant rate.

Logistic growth and exponential growth are the same concept.

Exponential growth slows down as it approaches a carrying capacity.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define carrying capacity and its significance in population growth.

Carrying capacity is the minimum population size that the environment can sustain indefinitely.

Carrying capacity is the maximum population size of a species that the environment can sustain indefinitely. It is significant in population growth as it determines the limit to which a population can grow without depleting its resources and causing a decline in population due to lack of resources.

Carrying capacity is irrelevant in population growth.

Carrying capacity is a fixed value that never changes.

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does population density affect the growth of a population?

Population density can limit growth due to increased competition for resources and higher rates of disease transmission.

Population density has no impact on population growth

Higher population density leads to faster population growth

Lower population density results in slower population growth

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NGSS.HS-LS2-1

NGSS.HS-LS2-2

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the key characteristics of exponential growth?

Fluctuating rate of growth and gradual decrease

Linear growth and slow increase

Exponential decay and rapid decrease

Constant percentage rate of growth and rapid increase

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Discuss the factors that can lead to a decline in carrying capacity for a population.

Improved disease resistance

Decrease in competition for resources

Increase in available resources

Environmental degradation, resource depletion, competition for limited resources, disease outbreaks, and natural disasters.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can a population reach its carrying capacity in a logistic growth model?

The population reaches its carrying capacity when the growth rate increases exponentially.

The population reaches its carrying capacity when the growth rate is constant.

The population reaches its carrying capacity when the growth rate decreases and stabilizes as the population size approaches the carrying capacity.

The population reaches its carrying capacity when the carrying capacity decreases.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-1

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