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Wildlife Population Unit Test Review

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Using the word bank, match the variable to the proper reproductive strategy.

Categorize the following

Density Independent

Live in unstable environments

Mature early

Rodents

Produce many offspring

Density Dependent

Live in a stable environment

Few offspring

Long life expenctancy

Whales

R-Selected
K-Selected
2.

Which of the following measures the age distribution of individuals in a population?

a)

Change dynamics

b)

Fecundity

c)

Potential growth rate

d)

Age structure

3.

Which of the following refers to the potential for reproduction of an organism or population?

a)

Fecundity

b)

Fertility

c)

Production

d)

Sex structure

4.

Which of the following best describes the number of individuals which travel out of a population over a period of time?

a)

Immigration

b)

Fertility

c)

Emigration

d)

Birth

5.

Complete the model using the following: ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
Age Structure
Sex Structure
Fecundity
Birth
Immigration
Emigration
6.

An example of a r-selected organism is a __________.

a)

bear

b)

moose

c)

whale

d)

mouse

7.

Individuals of one species living and interacting together as a group.

a)

wildlife population

b)

population ecology

c)

recruitment

d)

colonies

8.

An individual achieves access to resources over other individuals through aggression.

a)

dominance

b)

predation

c)

paraitism

d)

competition

9.

Location of animals within a space.

a)

dispersion

b)

range

c)

limiting factor

d)

production

10.

Changes in a population’s abundance and range over a period of time.

a)

wildlife population

b)

density

c)

population dynamics

d)

recruitment

11.

Population size

a)

density

b)

abundance

c)

recruitment

d)

population ecology

12.

Number of animals per unit area.

a)

density

b)

recruitment

c)

wildlife population

d)

wildlife ecology

13.

The measurement and study of population dynamics.

a)

population ecology

b)

population growth

c)

population distribution

d)

population dynamics

14.

Number of new individuals produced in the population over a period of time.

a)

birth rate

b)

death rate

c)

immigration rate

d)

emigration rate

15.

Number of individuals entering a population from another over a period of time.

a)

immigration rate

b)

emigration rate

c)

birth rate

d)

death rate

16.

The number of organisms surviving long enough to be added to a population.

a)

recruitment

b)

ecosystem

c)

abundance

d)

population dynamics

17.

Death Rate: number of individuals in a population who expire over a period of time; also known as (a)   rate.

18.

The number of individuals who migrate out of a population over a period of time.

a)

emigration rate

b)

immigration rate

c)

birth rate

d)

death rate

19.

The age distribution of individuals in a population

a)

age structure

b)

sex structure

c)

fecundity

d)

production

20.

male : female

a)

sex structure

b)

age structure

c)

fertility

d)

production

21.

The potential for reproduction of an organism or population is known as _________.

a)

Fecundity

b)

Mortality

c)

Longevity

d)

Growth Rate

22.

The number of offspring produced during a period of time is referred to as _________.

a)

Production

b)

Reproduction Rate

c)

Birth Rate

d)

Fertility

23.

A factor that restricts the size of a population from reaching its full potential is called a _________.

a)

Limiting Factor

b)

Carrying Capacity

c)

Growth Rate

d)

Population Density

24.

Physical and environmental factors that vary and act independently of population numbers are known as _________.

a)

Density Independent Factors

b)

Density Dependent Factors

c)

Biotic Factors

d)

Abiotic Factors

25.

Non-living, physical, and chemical elements that can influence wildlife populations are called _________.

a)

Abiotic Factors

b)

Biotic Factors

c)

Organic Compounds

d)

Living Organisms

26.

Factors that vary depending on population numbers and influence the regulation of population size are known as _________.

a)

Density Dependent Factors

b)

Density Independent Factors

c)

Abiotic Factors

d)

Biotic Factors

27.

Living or once-living organisms within a habitat that have an influence on wildlife populations are referred to as _________.

a)

Biotic Factors

b)

Abiotic Factors

c)

Geological Factors

d)

Chemical Factors

28.

The ability an organism has to survive in a particular environment; health of an animal is known as _________.

a)

Physical Condition

b)

Adaptation

c)

Survival Instinct

d)

Environmental Fitness

29.

The relationship between predator and prey is called _________.

a)

Predation

b)

Symbiosis

c)

Parasitism

d)

Mutualism

30.

An animal hunting and killing other animals for food is known as a _________.

a)

Predator

b)

Herbivore

c)

Scavenger

d)

Omnivore

31.

An animal that is being hunted or killed for food is referred to as _________.

a)

Prey

b)

Predator

c)

Scavenger

d)

Herbivore

32.

A parasite feeds off a host organism in a relationship known as _________.

a)

Parasitism

b)

Mutualism

c)

Commensalism

d)

Predation

33.

The reaction of two or more animals seeking the same resource at the same time is called _________.

a)

Competition

b)

Cooperation

c)

Symbiosis

d)

Predation

34.

Dominance occurs when one individual achieves preferential access to resources, including food, cover and mates over other individuals. This may be achieved through submission or smaller body size.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Which of the following methods for measuring populations utilizes recording signs of animals, such as droppings, tracks, nest counts, etc.?

a)

Census

b)

Index of population size

c)

Measurement parameters

d)

Rate of increase

36.

__________ factors effects occur through the interaction of animals, plants and other organisms.

a)

Abiotic

b)

Biotic

c)

Limiting

d)

Population

37.

Density is divided into which of the two factors?

a)

Fertility and fecundity

b)

Independent and dependent

c)

Immigration and emigration

d)

Biotic and abiotic

38.

Death rate is expressed as the number of deaths per how many individuals per unit of time?

a)

10

b)

100

c)

1000

d)

10,000

39.

Which of the following is a means of manipulating wildlife habitats?

a)

Hunting

b)

Trapping

c)

Setting bag limits

d)

Putting up fences

40.

Which of the following is NOT a permanent mark used in the mark and recapture technique?

a)

Ear Tag

b)

Paint

c)

Tattoo

d)

Leg Band

41.

Emigration rates can be due to a habitat’s __________.

a)

Translocation

b)

Limited-carrying capacity

c)

Decomposers

d)

Food chain

42.

Disease is an abiotic factor.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Fertility refers to the natural capacity to and the number of offspring produced.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Recruitment is affected by immigration.

a)

True

b)

False