NC APES Populations

Ratio of males to females in a population.

What is the the maximum potential for growth under ideal conditions with unlimited resources.

A rise in the predator population leads to

The type 1 survivorship curve expresses a population in which

Population B is likely in what stage of the demographic transition?

Which of the following is represented by a "s shaped curve"

Population growth rates are high in developing countries because

Population A is likely in what stage of the demographic transition?

Which factor is NOT considered when estimating global population?

Which of the following curves displays the carrying capacity of an environment?

Number of individuals per unit area.

An elephant is an example of a(n)

Dandelions are an example of a(n)

During phase 1 of a demographic transition there are I. low birth rates. II. high death rates. III. low infant mortality

A factor that influences an individual’s ability to S and R depending on population size.

A description of how many individuals fit into particular age categories in a population

The study of factors that cause populations to increase or decrease.

R selected species

R selected species exhibit a type 3 survivorship curve.

What shape is the age structure diagram of a typical developing nation?

Why might the population of a country with a TFR of 1.6 continue to grow over a LONG period of time?

Which of the following is represented by a "J shaped curve"

A country has a TFR equal to replacement level fertility, and EM equal to IMM. Which is true?

Using the rule of 70, a population growing at 10 percent would double in

Which factor is NOT likely to affect the size of a country’s population over time?

If the prey population rises, the predator population

According to the theory of demographic transition, the highest CBR and CDR are in phase

Which of the following is an example of a density dependent factor

K selected species

An age structure diagram in which the youngest people are the smallest percentage of the population represents

Select the option that correctly labels point A and point B.

Spotted Salamanders - N=200. This year, 25 births, 5 deaths. Growth rate?

Which of the following has a higher intrinsic growth rate?

According to the theory of demographic transition, rapid growth begins during phase

K selected species exhibit a type 2 survivorship curve.

According to the theory of demographic transition, birth rates decline dramatically and approach death rates in phase

Total number of individuals within a defined area at a given time.

Which of the following is not an example of a density dependent factor

If a population overshoots carrying capacity, it will

Populations with a column-shaped age structure diagram have