10 Questions
What do limiting factors do to a population within an ecosystem?
Prevent the population from continuing to grow
Which of the following is NOT a biotic limiting factor for population growth?
Water resources
How do abiotic limiting factors differ from biotic factors?
Abiotic factors are nonliving, while biotic factors are living.
Which of the following is a density-independent limiting factor?
Natural disasters
How can physical limiting factors impact population growth?
By reducing living space
What are density-independent factors in ecology?
Natural disasters, climate change, pollution
In ecology, what would be an example of a density-dependent limiting factor?
Predator-prey relationships
How do limiting factors most affect population size in an ecosystem?
Population numbers fluctuate due to the presence or absence of limiting factors
What is the carrying capacity of a population determined by?
Number of resources available like food, water, and living space
How do food and water availability impact population growth in an ecosystem?
Increase population size if resources are abundant
Learn about the factors that restrict population growth in an ecosystem. Discover how various limiting factors play a role in controlling the size of populations within habitats. Explore examples of limiting factors affecting both plant and animal populations.
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