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What type of population distribution is characterized by individuals being grouped together?
Which of the following factors does NOT influence population distribution?
What is a population pyramid primarily used to illustrate?
In the context of population structure, what do cohorts refer to?
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Which type of population distribution describes an irregular pattern without specific order?
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What does population size refer to in population ecology?
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What is meant by population density?
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Which of the following best describes distribution in the context of population ecology?
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Which factors can influence population changes over time?
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Population ecology primarily examines which of the following?
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What does a high birth rate indicate?
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Which of the following does the mortality rate measure?
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What is indicated by a negative population growth rate?
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Why are graphics and pyramids used in population studies?
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What is the population growth rate a measure of?
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What does a wide base in a population pyramid indicate?
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Which type of population pyramid suggests a shrinking or aging population?
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What characterizes exponential growth in population?
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What indicates logistic growth in a population?
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Which of the following best describes the trends shown in the graph from 1940 to 2000?
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What is a primary factor influencing the geographical distribution of populations?
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How does urbanization primarily affect human populations?
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Which component is considered a key element of social structures?
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What aspect of social structure does not significantly influence demographic impacts?
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Which factor contributes to social stratification within a population?
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Study Notes
Population Ecology
- Population Ecology is the study of how populations change over time and interact with their environment.
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Objectives:
- Understanding how populations fluctuate
- Understanding the impact of biotic and abiotic factors on population growth and development
Population Characteristics
- Population Size: Measures the number of individuals in a population.
- Population Density: Measures the number of individuals per unit area or volume.
- Distribution: Describes how individuals in a population are spatially arranged.
Population Distribution
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Factors influencing distribution:
- Resource availability
- Environmental conditions (e.g., climate, geography)
- Other factors.
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Effects of distribution:
- Significant impact on urban populations.
Population Structure
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Population Pyramids:
- Visual representation of age and sex distribution in a population.
- Essential for understanding population growth dynamics.
- Cohorts: Groups of individuals sharing similar characteristics (age, sex).
Population Growth
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Demographic Rates:
- Birth Rate (BR): Number of births per year for every 1000 inhabitants.
- Mortality Rate (MR): Number of deaths per year for every 1000 inhabitants.
- Population Growth Rate (PGR): The difference between birth and death rates.
Environmental Carrying Capacity
- Carrying Capacity: The maximum population size an environment can sustain.
Population Pyramids and Growth Curves
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Population Pyramids:
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Shape: Reflects potential for population growth.
- Expansive: Wide base, high birth rates, young population.
- Stationary: Even distribution across ages, stable population.
- Constrictive/Restrictive: Narrow base, low birth rates, aging population.
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Shape: Reflects potential for population growth.
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Population Growth Curves:
- Exponential Growth: Unrestricted rapid increase in population size.
- Logistic Growth: Restricted increase in population size, stabilizes as resources become limited.
Geographical Distribution
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Factors affecting distribution:
- Resource availability
- Environmental conditions
- Social and economic factors (e.g., urbanization, migration).
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Effects of Urbanization:
- Concentration of populations in urban areas.
- Impacts population structure and dynamics.
Social Structures
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Social Structures:
- The organization of relationships and roles within a population.
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Key elements:
- Family: Fundamental unit influencing population dynamics.
- Social Classes: Stratification based on economic or educational factors.
- Norms and Values: Impact birth, death, and migration rates.
Demographic Impacts
- Social structure can heavily influence health, education, and overall well-being.
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Test your understanding of population ecology concepts, including population characteristics, distribution, and structure. Explore how various biotic and abiotic factors affect population dynamics over time.
