Biodiversity: Population Management Flashcards
1
Q
Define population size
A
the total number of individuals in a species
2
Q
Define population density
A
number of individuals per unit area
3
Q
Define growth rate
A
the rate at which a population size an environment can support due to limited resources
4
Q
Define demographics
A
study of population structure (age, sex, reproduction rates)
5
Q
What are some ways we can manage population?
A
conservation efforts, sustainable harvesting, pest control, urban planning
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