Hornors Bio 2.1

Question 1

population

Answer 1

Population refers to the total number of people, animals, plants, or other objects in a specific area or category. It can also be used to describe a particular group within a larger society.

Question 2

population density

Answer 2

Population density in biology refers to the measurement of the number of organisms of a particular species per unit area or volume. It allows scientists to understand how crowded or dispersed a population is within a given habitat, and can provide valuable insights into factors such as competition for resources, species interactions, and ecosystem health.

Question 3

population distribution

Answer 3

Population distribution refers to the way in which individuals are spread across a given area. It involves analyzing where people live, how many people live in a particular area, and the factors that influence their distribution such as geography, climate, and economic opportunities.

Question 4

uniform distribution

Answer 4

individuals spread in a regular and uniform manner: caused by scarcity of resources and territoriality

Question 4

clumped distribution

Answer 4

individuals clumped together in groups: caused by social behavior and social patterns

Question 5

random distribution

Answer 5

individuals are distributed in no particular pattern: caused by random spreading of seeds and individuals.

Question 6

1000 individuals in 15km x 15km

Answer 6

200/3km