As a population approaches the carrying capacity of its habitat, the ____-shaped curve of its exponential growth is converted to a(n) ____-shaped curve of logistic growth that fluctuates around a certain level.   a. L; V   b. I; L   c. S; J   d. I; U   e. J; S

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Q: Choose the following term that corresponds with the definitions listed below. a. Biotic potential…

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Q: Based on the equation for logistic population growth, Logistic Growth O A. new individuals are added…

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Q: The logistic growth equation is represented by the equation dN = N r mox (1 -) dt (1 -) Of the…

A: The logistic growth curve can be represented as dNdt=Nrmax(1-NK)where N=number of…

Q: What is the underlying basis for the Lotka- Volterra competition model? a. exponential growth O b.…

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Q: In logistic growth, large values of r (e.g., >3) can cause the population size to stay greater than…

A: Intrinsic rate  Intrinsic rate the the net growth rate of a population. It can be calculated as…

Q: If a group of predators is added to a community with a population of prey that is growing…

A: Populations reach the carrying capacity (K) of their environment as competition grows and resources…

Q: dN/dt= rmaxN [(K – N)/K] represents:a.annual growth rate.b.geometric population growth.c.exponential…

A: dN/dt = rmaxN [(K – N)/K] Where  dN/dt = population growth rate Rmax = population maximum per capita…

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Q: Which of the following is a plausible consequence of delayed density dependence in a population that…

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Q: What typically occurs once a population overshoots the carrying capacity? the population will remain…

A: There are four variables which govern changes in population size.BirthsDeaths ImmigrationEmigrationA…

Q: As a population’s size increases toward the ecosystem’s carrying capacity,a. environmental…

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Q: The growth of a population of natural resources (such as hardwood trees) over time is illustrated by…

A: Commercial harvesting of plants and animals (as in fishing) is timed in such a way that the maximum…

Q: The maximum growth rate of a population under ideal conditions iscalled thea. carrying capacity. d.…

A: Biotic potential

Q: In the logistic growth equation the highest instantaneous population growth rate (dN/dt) is reached

A: In logistic population growth the growth curve is sigmoid in shape.   The logistic growth model…

Q: The carrying capacity (K) is the maximum population size that can be supported or sustained by a…

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Q: Which of the following factors stabilizes population growth into an S-shaped curve? A. a low number…

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Q: The growth rate of a population is equal toa. the death rate + the fertility rate.b. the biotic…

A: Population Growth is becoming a huge issue in our country and world today. The reason that it has…

Q: Which statement best describes an exponential model of population growth? it assumes that the…

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Q: When a population is close to its carrying capacity the value of (1-N/K) is likely to be [ Select ]…

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Q: Which of the following is true of a population approaching its carrying capacity? The population's…

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Q: Given the following figure of logistic growth, Logistic Growth E A B Time when the population…

A: The population size increases according to its growth. The population growth may be of two types: 1.…

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Q: You are trying to predict the future population size five years from now of a population of 532…

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Q: A population of deer suddenly decreases dramatically in number. This most likely occurred because…

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Q: Population growth is exponential for the human population. It is an example of a positive feedback…

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Q: The point at which a population has reached the limit for which an area can support is known as……

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Q: Which of the following is the term for the upward growth of a population?   Select one: A.…

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Q: A researcher decides to try to incorporate stochasticity by changing carrying capacity (K) in the…

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Q: carrying capacity

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Q: Choose the terms that correspond with the definitions listed below. Definitions Terms Related to…

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A: * Limiting factor may be something that will constrains a population size or slows or stops from…

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Q: Which of the following is the term used to describe the downward pressure that the environment…

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Q: Applying what you have learned about population growth and carrying capacity, how would you use this…

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Communities and Ecosystems

Ecology contains two words: Eikos means dwelling, and logy means to study, so the combined meaning is studying habitat or living.