Environmental Resistance and Factors Quiz

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What does environmental resistance refer to?

Factors that promote the growth of a population

The carrying capacity of a habitat

Constraints that limit the growth, abundance, or distribution of a population (correct)

Challenges that lead to ecosystem collapse

Which type of factors contribute to environmental resistance?

Only abiotic factors

Only biotic factors

Social and economic factors

Biotic and abiotic factors (correct)

Why is understanding environmental resistance essential in ecology and population biology?

To prevent biodiversity

To explain constraints on population growth and distribution (correct)

To encourage uncontrolled growth of populations

To limit the carrying capacity of habitats

What is one importance of environmental resistance in maintaining population balance?

Creating niches and challenges for adaptation Signup and view all the answers

How does environmental resistance prevent uncontrolled growth of populations?

By exceeding the carrying capacity of their habitat Signup and view all the answers

What does environmental resistance promote in an ecosystem?

Biodiversity Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of predator-prey dynamics in ecosystem stability?

Preventing overgrazing and resource depletion Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an abiotic factor contributing to environmental resistance?

Temperature Signup and view all the answers

How does environmental resistance drive evolution?

By constantly challenging organisms to adapt, survive, and reproduce Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of resource regulation in ensuring ecosystem stability?

Preventing any one species from monopolizing resources Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to environmental resistance in terms of biotic factors?

Competition for resources like food and space Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of biotic resistance in maintaining balance in ecosystems?

The presence of predators preventing overgrazing Signup and view all the answers

What effect do diseases and parasites have on environmental resistance?

Affecting the health and population size of a species Signup and view all the answers

Which type of factor is sunlight in terms of environmental resistance?

Abiotic factor Signup and view all the answers

How do biotic factors contribute to limiting the population size of a particular species?

Competition for limited resources such as food, water, and space Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of selection pressure in driving evolution?

Constantly challenging organisms to adapt, survive, and reproduce Signup and view all the answers

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