Population
... ex. waste water dumped into a lake by industry changes the temp. and chem. composition of the lake and kills the fish (no matter how dense the fish pop. was to begin with) ex. floods will wipe out a farmer’s crops (whether the crop was a good one to begin with or not) ex. insecticide will kill all t ...
... ex. waste water dumped into a lake by industry changes the temp. and chem. composition of the lake and kills the fish (no matter how dense the fish pop. was to begin with) ex. floods will wipe out a farmer’s crops (whether the crop was a good one to begin with or not) ex. insecticide will kill all t ...
Biology unit 3
... Remember that not all limiting factors will limit all populations. For example, a wildfire might not be a limiting factor for fish in the ocean ...
... Remember that not all limiting factors will limit all populations. For example, a wildfire might not be a limiting factor for fish in the ocean ...
Intro to Ecology
... Several factors affect population size: Births— # of organisms born Deaths— # of organisms that die Immigration—The movement of organisms into a population Emigration—The movement of organisms out of a population ...
... Several factors affect population size: Births— # of organisms born Deaths— # of organisms that die Immigration—The movement of organisms into a population Emigration—The movement of organisms out of a population ...
Name - Mrs. Eggleston
... _____ 10. The rate at which organic matter is created by producers is called a. nutrient limit. b. primary succession. c. nitrogen fixation. d. primary productivity. _____ 11. The type of interaction in which one organism captures and feeds on another is a. competition. c. predation. b. parasitism. ...
... _____ 10. The rate at which organic matter is created by producers is called a. nutrient limit. b. primary succession. c. nitrogen fixation. d. primary productivity. _____ 11. The type of interaction in which one organism captures and feeds on another is a. competition. c. predation. b. parasitism. ...
Population Ecology
... Density- Dependent Factors When factors that control population size have more of an effect on larger populations than smaller ones. Examples: competition, predation, parasitism, and crowding. ...
... Density- Dependent Factors When factors that control population size have more of an effect on larger populations than smaller ones. Examples: competition, predation, parasitism, and crowding. ...
Chapter 8 Test Study Guide
... 11. Two species using the same food source at different times is an example of indirect _____________________. 12. A species’ niche includes that species’ _________________________, _______________________, and _____________________. 13. The maximum population that the ecosystem can support indefini ...
... 11. Two species using the same food source at different times is an example of indirect _____________________. 12. A species’ niche includes that species’ _________________________, _______________________, and _____________________. 13. The maximum population that the ecosystem can support indefini ...
Review for Ecology Test
... ___________. The animals that feed on plants are called ___________ consumers and those that feed on the herbivores are called ______________ consumers. 16. What would happen to the populations of a specific roducers in a certain area if the primary consumer that feeds on that producer suddenly beca ...
... ___________. The animals that feed on plants are called ___________ consumers and those that feed on the herbivores are called ______________ consumers. 16. What would happen to the populations of a specific roducers in a certain area if the primary consumer that feeds on that producer suddenly beca ...
Lecture_18.1,18.2_Ecology_and_lecture_19_Populations
... produce viable offspring (offspring can live to maturity and produce their own offspring) Habitat: the physical area in which individuals of a certain species exist Biosphere: the portion of the Earth and its atmosphere that can support life; the total of all areas where living things are found, inc ...
... produce viable offspring (offspring can live to maturity and produce their own offspring) Habitat: the physical area in which individuals of a certain species exist Biosphere: the portion of the Earth and its atmosphere that can support life; the total of all areas where living things are found, inc ...
C) Gifford Pinchot - life.illinois.edu
... 6. (5) The “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico is caused by: A) Not enough nutrients B) Sharks C) Good farming practices D) Too many nutrients E) Over-fishing ...
... 6. (5) The “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico is caused by: A) Not enough nutrients B) Sharks C) Good farming practices D) Too many nutrients E) Over-fishing ...
Understanding Populations
... population can produce Some species have a higher reproductive rate than others Biotic potential Fastest rate that a population can grow Reproductive potential increases when individuals: Produce more offspring at a time Reproduce more often Reproduce earlier in life ...
... population can produce Some species have a higher reproductive rate than others Biotic potential Fastest rate that a population can grow Reproductive potential increases when individuals: Produce more offspring at a time Reproduce more often Reproduce earlier in life ...
Ecology - Pitt County Schools
... _______________ factors (_________________ factors) All _______________ organisms _________________ factors have effects on ______________ things and often determine which ___________ survive in a particular ______________ . For ex., lack of _____________ can cause drought in a _____________, so the ...
... _______________ factors (_________________ factors) All _______________ organisms _________________ factors have effects on ______________ things and often determine which ___________ survive in a particular ______________ . For ex., lack of _____________ can cause drought in a _____________, so the ...
2. Shaping Ecosystems and Populations
... – all aspects of the area in which an organism lives (includes both biotic and abiotic). – Habitats may change or disappear due to natural causes or interference by man. ...
... – all aspects of the area in which an organism lives (includes both biotic and abiotic). – Habitats may change or disappear due to natural causes or interference by man. ...
Unit 5
... conditions, with unlimited resources and without any growth restrictions. The fallowing factors contribute to the biotic potential of a species: a) Age at reproductive maturity b) Clutch size ( # of offspring produced at each reproductive event) c) Frequency of reproduction d) Reproductive Lifetime ...
... conditions, with unlimited resources and without any growth restrictions. The fallowing factors contribute to the biotic potential of a species: a) Age at reproductive maturity b) Clutch size ( # of offspring produced at each reproductive event) c) Frequency of reproduction d) Reproductive Lifetime ...
Population
... (ii) Disease/AIDS - affecting people of reproductive age increasing child mortality; shortage of resources/starvation - increasing as population rises; improved standard of living / contraception, so fewer children born effects of war, reducing number of parents, or causing starvation/shortage of re ...
... (ii) Disease/AIDS - affecting people of reproductive age increasing child mortality; shortage of resources/starvation - increasing as population rises; improved standard of living / contraception, so fewer children born effects of war, reducing number of parents, or causing starvation/shortage of re ...
Populations
... Uniform: dispersed equally, due to competition Random: rare, unpredictable, seen with plants ...
... Uniform: dispersed equally, due to competition Random: rare, unpredictable, seen with plants ...
module6-20studyguideANSWERS
... d. Population size e. Carrying capacity 12. The intrinsic growth rate of a population a. Occurs at the population’s carrying capacity b. Depends on the limiting resources of the population c. Increases as the population size increases d. Only occurs under ideal conditions e. Decreases as the populat ...
... d. Population size e. Carrying capacity 12. The intrinsic growth rate of a population a. Occurs at the population’s carrying capacity b. Depends on the limiting resources of the population c. Increases as the population size increases d. Only occurs under ideal conditions e. Decreases as the populat ...
Ecological Succession
... ECOLOGICAL SUCCESSION How do events and processes that occur during ecological succession change populations and species diversity? Notes ...
... ECOLOGICAL SUCCESSION How do events and processes that occur during ecological succession change populations and species diversity? Notes ...
Biodiversity, Species Interactions, and Population Control
... cards from Ch. 4 or 5 • Question on one side, answer on the other • Share your questions with your team and revise if necessary • Give your cards to Beck to share with the class ...
... cards from Ch. 4 or 5 • Question on one side, answer on the other • Share your questions with your team and revise if necessary • Give your cards to Beck to share with the class ...
Document
... Biodiversity – the degree of variation of life. Variety of organisms present in different ecosystems. ...
... Biodiversity – the degree of variation of life. Variety of organisms present in different ecosystems. ...
Ecology Notes 2 - Succession and Populations NEW
... – More predators, more risk to prey • The number of prey affects the predator population – More prey, more food for predators ...
... – More predators, more risk to prey • The number of prey affects the predator population – More prey, more food for predators ...