Mastering Population Ecology

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Which of the following best defines a closed population?

  • A population that is isolated from other populations (correct)
  • A population that only consists of one species
  • A population that is not affected by biotic factors
  • A population that has a constant size

Why is it difficult to define a closed population?

  • Because populations are rarely found in isolation (correct)
  • Because populations are often affected by biotic and abiotic factors
  • Because populations are constantly changing in size
  • Because populations are always interacting with other populations

Which of the following is true about the distribution of a population?

  • It is not influenced by biotic and abiotic factors
  • It is unrelated to the size of the population
  • It remains constant over time
  • It is affected by the surrounding environment (correct)

What is one way to estimate the size of a population?

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