Population Growth Flashcards
1
Q
what is population Growth rate ?
A
- the rate of change in a population over a particular range of time
2
Q
what is population growth
A
- increase in the size of a population in a particular habit over time
3
Q
what is density independent factor
A
an abiotic factor (that is independent of the density of the population) that affects the size of a population.
4
Q
what are limiting factors
A
- conditions that limit the growth, abundance or distribution of an organism or a population of organisms
