AP Biology Topic 8.3 and 8.4 Population Ecology

Which variable represents carrying capacity?

As K approaches N, what happened to the dN/dt?

When is dN/dt = 0?

Which type of factor is an earthquake?

Which type of factor is a disease?

If N = 500, K = 250, and r = 0.01, solve for dN/dt?

dN/dt = rN(K-N/K)

Which of the following does not represent density?

What happens to the growth rate as population size approaches carrying capacity?

How do density dependent factors affect growth rate?

The black rhinoceros is a mammal found in Africa. Weighing in at up to 1,350 kg, these rhinos can live roughly 35 years. Gestation in the black rhino lasts for 15-16 months, with calves staying under the mother’s parental care for up to four years.

Black rhinos have been hunted extensively by humans for their horns. Poaching pressure has reduced the black rhino population to an endangered level. Ongoing efforts are attempting to save the animal from extinction.

How can the black rhino survivorship strategy be categorized?