Module 3: Populations Part 3A - Human Life Population Characteristics Quiz
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What is the formula to calculate the total growth rate of a population?

  • CBR - CDR
  • CBR + Em - (CDR + Im)
  • GR = CBR - CDR
  • CBR + lm - (CDR + Em) (correct)

    • In the context of population distributions, which type implies a need to maximize space while resources are available in the presence of competition?

  • Clumped
  • Uniform (correct)
  • Random
  • Clumped Distribution

    • What does the Rule of 70 refer to?

  • Calculating gene flow rate
  • Estimating the total fertility rate
  • Determining population doubling time (correct)
  • Predicting natural disasters in populations

    • Which term refers to the number of males compared to females within a population?

    <p>Sex Ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the selection of partners involve in some species?

    <p>Selection of genes to pass on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of life cycle refers to individuals who are not yet able to reproduce?

    <p>Pre-reproductive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that affects human distribution within a habitat?

    <p>Resource Distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does the growth rate of a population take into account?

    <p>'lm' term in the total growth rate formula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Carrying Capacity' refer to?

    <p>'Maximum' population size an environment can support sustainably</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between crude birth rate (CBR) and total fertility rate (TFR)?

    <p>CBR measures the number of children born annually, while TFR measures the average number of children per woman in their lifetime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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