POPULATION ECOLOGY

Which of the following is a limiting factor causing the moose population to decline?

• Abundance of food

• Human disturbances

• Increase in habitat

• Favorable climate conditions

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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What is the source of the data for the moose population graph?

• Minnesota Department of Wildlife

• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

• Minnesota Wildlife Association

• Minnesota Environmental Agency

What does "abiotic" mean?

• Living

• Non-living

• Disease

• Predation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following is a combination of biotic and abiotic factors?

• Food

• Global Warming

• Combos Biotic/Abiotic Factors

• Disease

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which factor is considered density-independent?

• Competition

• Parasites

• Human disturbances

• Predation

Which of the following is a density-dependent factor?

• Drought

• Pollution

• Competition

• Habitat destruction

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What occurs when a population is too large for its environment?

• The population will thrive

• The population will die

• The population will remain stable

• The population will grow exponentially

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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What happens when a population is below the carrying capacity?

• Organisms will reproduce

• Organisms will die

• Population will decrease

• Population will remain constant

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which type of growth is depicted by a J-shaped curve?

• Logistic Growth

• Exponential Growth

• Linear Growth

• Cyclical Growth

What is the primary difference between exponential and logistic growth?

• Exponential growth has a carrying capacity

• Logistic growth has no limits

• Logistic growth includes limiting factors

• Exponential growth is slower

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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