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What is one significant reason bears cannot live in deserts?
What is one significant reason bears cannot live in deserts?
- Presence of predators
- Inadequate water supply (correct)
- Lack of food sources
- Too much vegetation
In what way is shelter a limiting factor for bears in deserts?
In what way is shelter a limiting factor for bears in deserts?
- Deserts have too many hiding spots
- Deserts are too cold
- Deserts lack adequate shelter from heat and wind (correct)
- Deserts are too rocky
Which of the following animals is mentioned as thriving in a desert environment?
Which of the following animals is mentioned as thriving in a desert environment?
- Foxes
- Rabbits
- Scorpions (correct)
- Bears
How do scorpions obtain hydration in the desert?
How do scorpions obtain hydration in the desert?
What adaptational strategy do scorpions use for shelter in the desert?
What adaptational strategy do scorpions use for shelter in the desert?
What ecosystem limitation prevents a large bear population from existing in the desert?
What ecosystem limitation prevents a large bear population from existing in the desert?
What characteristic of the desert helps to protect scorpions from predators?
What characteristic of the desert helps to protect scorpions from predators?
What does carrying capacity refer to in an ecosystem?
What does carrying capacity refer to in an ecosystem?
Which of the following is an example of a limiting factor in an ecosystem?
Which of the following is an example of a limiting factor in an ecosystem?
In the pizza buffet example, what ultimately became the limiting factor for the soccer teams?
In the pizza buffet example, what ultimately became the limiting factor for the soccer teams?
How is carrying capacity determined in a natural environment?
How is carrying capacity determined in a natural environment?
What happens when the carrying capacity of an ecosystem is exceeded?
What happens when the carrying capacity of an ecosystem is exceeded?
What could be a consequence of a forest's carrying capacity being exceeded by bears?
What could be a consequence of a forest's carrying capacity being exceeded by bears?
What is meant by 'ecosystem' in the context provided?
What is meant by 'ecosystem' in the context provided?
Why is food considered a critical limiting factor in carrying capacity?
Why is food considered a critical limiting factor in carrying capacity?
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Study Notes
Carrying Capacity
- The maximum number of organisms an environment can support sustainably.
- A limiting factor restricts the number of organisms an environment can support.
- A pizza buffet analogy illustrates carrying capacity: Five pizzas can support one soccer team, but not two.
- The pizza buffet's carrying capacity is one team, and when exceeded, the limiting factor is food.
Ecosystems
- A community of animals, plants, and other organisms in a specific area.
- Ecosystems provide resources for species to live, feed, and reproduce.
- Each ecosystem has a specific carrying capacity.
Limiting Factors
- Factors that restrict a population's growth within an ecosystem.
- Food availability is a key limiting factor.
- Water availability is also a limiting factor.
- Shelter availability is another limiting factor.
- An example is a small forest with a carrying capacity of two bears, as they can consume all the available food.
- Deserts are not suitable for bears due to limited water and lack of adequate shelter.
- Scorpions thrive in deserts due to their ability to find food and shelter, making the desert suitable for them.
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