lu2a,b game abiotic biotic factors Flashcards
The Liebig’s Law of the minimum states that if a crop nutrient is deficient, plant growth will be poor, even if the other elements are abundant.
YES
Unusual heatwaves could potentially lead to a decrease in the insect population, which may be related to changes in the carrying capacity.
NO
Rainbow trout thrive in water temperatures ranging from about 10-20˚C. They can tolerate variations within this range, but when water temperatures exceed or fall outside this range, their metabolic processes are disrupted, affecting their ability to survive and reproduce. Name the LAW?
Law of Tolerance
f Malayan Sun Bears were exposed to prolonged cold temperatures at higher elevations, it would be challenging for them to find food and maintain their body temperature. Similarly, extremely hot and arid conditions could lead to dehydration and discomfort. They are in the ____________.
zone of intolerance
The Malayan flying lemur has a very narrow range of temperature tolerance, as it is highly adapted to its tropical rainforest environment. Name this type of adaptation that can deal with the abiotic limiting factor.
stenothermic
In an undisturbed tropical rainforest ecosystem, the most critical limiting factor for plant growth is soil nutrient availability.
NO
The availability of suitable habitats, such as nesting sites for fish or substrate for benthic organisms, can be a limiting factor for certain species in aquatic ecosystems
YES
Why do most plants struggle to survive inside a cave?
Absence of sunlight (abiotic limiting-factor) results in a lack of autotrophic organisms and green plants
A group of proboscis monkeys rely on unlimited food resources at Labuk Bay would create competition among them.
NO
The Rafflesia flower is a parasitic flowering plant has a unique relationship with its host plants, typically Tetrastigma vines. One of them can limit the other. Name this kind of relationship.
Predator-prey relationship
The Great Hornbill, being larger and more dominant, often secures nesting sites over the Oriental Pied Hornbill and other smaller bird species. Briefly explain the type of limiting factor.
Biotic- competition for resources (living space)
What could potentially limit the further growth of the Sambar deer (Rusa unicolor) population in a tropical rainforest where Malayan tigers are absent?
Shortage of food supply
An introduced species, often referred to as an invasive species, can potentially lead to a reduction in biodiversity within biological communities.
YES
What are the TWO ecological implications of introducing burrowing rats, into oil palm plantations in Malaysia?
1) crop reduction
2) competition among consumers
