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Ecology: Population Growth Patterns

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A #biology quiz covering the basics of ecology.

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1
This question is about mice.
an increase in predators
an increase in mating season
a decrease in disease
a decrease in competition between the mice
2
Identify which of the events below would most harm the Georgia Black Bear population.
large scale forest fires
restriction on humans hunting bears
introduction of the bald eagle to Georgia, which eat rodents
damming lakes and rivers
3
Which is an accurate description of the growth of most natural animal pop. such as squirrels
It is limited by environmental factors
It continues to grow indefinitely
It is genetically determined
It never changes
4
Which factor is a density-dependent limiting factor on the population of a species?
competetion
unusual weather
natural disasters
seasonal variation
5
Which of the following is true of density-dependent limiting factors?
They have a larger impact on big populations.
They tend to be caused by abiotic factors.
They have a larger impact on small populations.
They impact big and small populations equally.
6
What pattern of growth will a population with limited resources show?
exponential
logistic
density-independent
density-dependent
7
What is one biotic factor that affects the size of a population in an ecosystem?
number of predators present
average yearly precipitation
local geography
average yearly temperature