2.1 Study Guide - Population Flashcards
1
Q
Population Density definition
A
Number of individuals/area
2
Q
Distribution definition
A
A pattern of organisms spread
3
Q
Population definition
A
All individuals of same species in same area at same time
4
Q
Factors affecting population size
A
sunlight, temperature, precipitation, soil, other living organisms, adaptation
5
Q
Management of populations
A
Increased population size of endangered species
Decrease population size of pests
6
Q
Random sampling equation
A
Number of organisms in sample/
area of sample
=
Total number of organisms/
Total area
7
Q
Mark and recapture equation
A
Total marked/
Number of total organisms
=
Total of recaptured with marks/
number of recaptured organisms
8
Q
Direct count
A
Count every individual
