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Population Quick Check 2

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This graph shows ....

a)

When one population increases, the other decreases.

b)

When one population decreases, the other increases.

c)

When one population increases, the other increases instantly.

d)

When one population increases, it causes the other to increases shortly after.

2.

A density-independent factor happens:

a)

depending on the number of predators hunting prey

b)

depending on the size of the population

c)

if there are no resources left in a habitat

d)

regardless of the size of the population

3.
Which limiting factor would increase due to the number of individuals in a population?
a)
Unusual weather
b)
Natural disaster
c)
Births
d)
Disease
4.

What is happening at the 'B' on the graph?

a)

the population overshoots above the carrying capacity

b)

the population stops growing

c)

growth begins to slow down due to limited resources

d)

growth is speeding up due to an abundance of resources

5.

The largest number of individuals of a population that the environment can support is the...

a)

carrying capacity

b)

population crash

c)

lag phase

d)

mutualism

6.

If a population grows larger than the carrying capacity:

a)

birthrate may rise

b)

birthrate must fall

c)

birth and death rates remain the same

d)

death rate must fall

7.
What is the carrying capacity for this sheep population?
a)
1.8 million
b)
1.25 million
c)
1.6 million
d)
1.o million