Populations Flashcards
1
Q
How a population of organisms is organized
A
Population Distribution
2
Q
Amount of an organism in an area
A
Population Density
3
Q
Effect on population due to high density
A
Density- Dependent Factors
4
Q
Effect on population but out of organisms control
A
Density- Independent Factors
5
Q
Change in the number of individuals overtime
A
Growth Rate
6
Q
Under ideal conditions, results in a “J-shaped” curve
A
Exponential Growth
7
Q
Resources are shared and NOT ENDLESS, results in “S-shaped” curve
A
Limited Growth
8
Q
The number of organisms an environment can hold
A
Carrying Capacity
