Growth patterns in populations

How often can bacteria reproduce under ideal conditions?

• Every 10 minutes

• Every 30 minutes

• Every 1 hour

• Every 2 hours

What type of growth is shown by a J-shaped curve?

• Linear growth

• Logistic growth

• Exponential growth

• Cyclical growth

Which of the following is a factor that limits population growth?

• Unlimited space

• Disease

• Constant temperature

• Abundant light

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What is the effect of predators on population growth?

• They increase growth

• They have no effect

• They limit growth

• They stabilize growth

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What is the term for the rapid increase in population size when conditions are ideal?

• Logistic growth

• Exponential growth

• Steady growth

• Declining growth

Which of the following is NOT a component of carrying capacity?

• Food

• Water

• Shelter

• Light

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What does a J-shaped curve indicate about population growth over time?

• Population decreases over time

• Population remains constant

• Population increases exponentially

• Population fluctuates

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What does a logistic growth curve indicate?

• Unlimited growth

• Leveling off of growth

• Constant decline

• Rapid increase

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How is growth rate determined?

• By comparing birth rate vs death rate

• By comparing food vs water

• By comparing space vs shelter

• By comparing age vs size

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What resources are necessary for exponential growth to continue?

• Food, water, and space

• Food, shelter, and light

• Water, air, and soil

• Space, light, and temperature

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