10 Questions
What is the primary reason behind a population's size growing beyond its ecosystem's support?
Biotic potential of the species
What happens to the population size of spiders when there is an overpopulation of birds in a community?
It decreases
What is the term for the maximum population size that an environment can support?
Carrying capacity
Which of the following is an example of a limiting factor that can decrease population size?
Natural disasters
What is the consequence of a population's size decreasing to a very low level?
Extinction
Which of the following is an example of a population that has decreased in size due to human activities?
Giant moa
What is the term for a species that has died out and no individuals are left?
Extinct
What is the primary reason behind the extinction of the giant moa?
Hunting by humans
What can happen to a population's size when there is a decrease in food availability during winter?
It decreases
What is the term for the maximum rate of growth of a population under ideal conditions?
Biotic potential
This quiz covers the concept of limiting factors and their impact on population size in ecology. Learn about the environmental factors that restrict population growth and how they affect ecosystems. Test your knowledge on how populations increase and decrease in size.
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