population dynamics

Question 1

what is population

Answer 1

a group of organisms living in a certain area

Question 2

density def

Answer 2

number of individuals in a given area

Question 3

measuring population

Answer 3

size density biomass and composition

Question 4

r selection

Answer 4

reproduce and colonies quick
rapid increase and decline

Question 5

carrying capacity

Answer 5

max population that can be supported

Question 6

k selection

Answer 6

controlled slower growth need constant predictable conditions

Question 7

composition def

Answer 7

the amount of measurable characteristics in a population/environment

Question 8

distribution types

Answer 8

clumped: groups of individuals
uniform: individuals evenly spaced
random: irregular spacing

Question 9

density equation

Answer 9

total individuals/ (area x number of quadrants)

Question 10

population growth equations

Answer 10

(br - im) - (dr - em)

Question 11

arial photography

Answer 11

drone takes photos to directly observe

Question 12

quadrants

Answer 12

fame used to mark an area to sample non moving organisms

Question 13

transects

Answer 13

a line through an area to determine changes in community composition

Question 14

radio tracking

Answer 14

determining info from signals from devices attached to animals

Question 15

gps

Answer 15

tracking animals via a satalite

Question 16

biological population control

Answer 16

a biological agent is used to control a population
general and specialised predators
parasites and microbial diseases

Question 17

chemical population control

Answer 17

the use of pesticides and other chemicals to control populations

Question 18

culling

Answer 18

removing and killing organisms to control their population

Question 19

reintroduced populations

Answer 19

breeding organisms in captivity to reintroduce into the environment