Exponential Growth and Logistic Growth of Populations

Largest number of individuals of a population that the environment can support...  

• carrying capacity

• population crash

• lag phase

• mutualism

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NGSS.HS-LS2-1

The Amount by which a Population Size Changes in an Given Time Period​

• Population

• Population Density

• Population Growth

• Rate of change

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NGSS.HS-LS4-5

What growth model has an J-shaped curve?

• Logistic

• Exponential

What growth model has an S-shaped curve?

• Logistic

• Exponential

What growth pattern describes a population whose growth rate slows or stops following a period of exponential growth?

• logistic growth

• population growth

• exponential growth

• predator-prey cycle

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NGSS.HS-LS2-1

Compare the logistical and exponential growth models. Which statement is true?

• Both models predict unlimited population growth.

• Logistical growth considers carrying capacity, while exponential growth does not.

• Exponential growth considers carrying capacity, while logistical growth does not.

• Both models predict population decline over time.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Label the two graphs as either exponential and logistic.

a

b

Logistic

Exponential

In logistic growth, where is competition for resources highest

• During the beginning of population growth

• As the population is increasing exponentially

• When the population has reached its carrying capcity

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NGSS.HS-LS2-1

What does the "S curve" typically represent in population growth models?

• Exponential growth

• Logistic growth

• Decline in population

• Constant population

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

Which of the following best describes the logistical growth model?

• Population grows without any limits.

• Population growth slows as it approaches the carrying capacity.

• Population decreases exponentially over time.

• Population remains constant over time.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept