Biology Ch 5 Vocab

Question 1

Immigration

Answer 1

Movement of individuals into an area occupied by an existing population.

Question 2

Age Structure

Answer 2

Number of males and females of each age in aa population.

Question 3

Population Distribution

Answer 3

The way individuals aree spaced out across their range.

Question 4

Population Density

Answer 4

Number of individuals per unit area.

Question 5

Density-Dependent Limiting Factor

Answer 5

A limiting factor that depends on population density.

Question 6

Limiting Factor

Answer 6

Factor that causes population growth to decrease.

Question 7

Carrying Capacity

Answer 7

Largest number of individuals of a particular spieces that a particular enviorment that can support.

Question 8

Exponential Growth

Answer 8

Growth pattern in which the individuals in a population reproduce at a constant rate.

Question 9

Emigration

Answer 9

Movement of individuals out of an area.

Question 10

Demographic Transition

Answer 10

Change in a population from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates.

Question 11

Demography

Answer 11

Scientific study of human population.