Chapter 3 Test Review

A habitat has enough water and space to support five thousand rabbits; however, it only supports one thousand rabbits. What might be a reason for this?

An insect looks like a leaf, so it blends in with its surroundings and is hard for predators to see. The insect’s characteristic is an example of _______________________.

_______________________ ________________________ is the number of people, crops, or other living organisms that a specific area can support.

If rainfall in the area is less than expected in an area, what is the MOST likely result on the ecosystem?

The main way that populations increase in size is through the ____________________ of offspring.

Limiting factors _____________ the _____________ rate.

There are 300 rabbits in an area that measures 10 square meters. What is the population density of the rabbit population?

The level of organization that includes two or more populations occupying the same area is called what?

If the death rate is higher than the birth rate, the population will likely _________.

If a deer population grew over a period of 10 years and then suddenly stopped growing, what would be the best explanation for this?