Populations

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What is a population?

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A population consists of a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What decreases the size of a population?

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Emigration decreases the size of a population as individuals leave the area.

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What is an ecosystem classified into a biome by?

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An ecosystem is classified into a biome by its climax community.

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What leads to secondary succession?

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Disturbances such as fires or tornadoes that leave the soil intact lead to secondary succession.

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What is a density independent limiting factor?

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A density independent limiting factor is a factor that affects population size regardless of the population's density, such as natural disasters.

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What is a density dependent limiting factor?

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A density dependent limiting factor is a factor that affects population size based on the population's density, such as competition for resources.

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What is primary succession?

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Primary succession is the process of community development on a previously uninhabited and barren habitat.

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What is a climax community?

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A climax community is a stable and mature ecological community that has reached equilibrium.

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What role does immigration play in population size?

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Immigration increases the size of a population as individuals move into the area.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non-living components.