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What defines the size of a population?

  • Total number of individuals in a population (correct)
  • The level of available resources
  • The geographic location of the population
  • The average age of individuals

Which variable does NOT limit the size of a population?

  • Density of population (correct)
  • Number of births
  • Number of deaths
  • Immigration

How is population density typically calculated?

  • By dividing the total number of individuals by the area they occupy (correct)
  • By counting the total number of births in a given year
  • By measuring the resources available in the habitat
  • By averaging the age of individuals in the population

Which of the following describes clumped dispersion?

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What is the main challenge in determining the density of a population?

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What is the primary characteristic that defines population density?

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Which of the following is NOT a component that directly limits the size of a population?

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What is the most common pattern of dispersion observed in populations?

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Which of these statements best describes the concept of population size?

<p>Population size is the total number of individuals present in a population. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method do scientists commonly use when estimating the number of organisms in an area?

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Flashcards

Population Size

The total number of individuals in a population.

Factors Affecting Population Size

Population size is influenced by birth rate, death rate, immigration (individuals entering), and emigration (individuals leaving).

Population Density

The number of individuals per unit area or volume.

Sampling Techniques

Used to estimate population size when counting all individuals is impractical.

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Clumped Dispersion

Individuals are clustered together within a population.

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What limits population size?

Four factors influence a population's size: births (new individuals added), deaths (individuals removed), immigration (individuals entering), and emigration (individuals leaving).

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Population density: How crowded is it?

Population density measures how many individuals live in a specific area or volume. It's like counting how many people are in a room.

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Why is population density hard to measure?

It's often difficult to count all individuals in a population, especially if they are small or spread out. That's why scientists use sampling techniques.

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Dispersion: Where are they located?

Dispersion describes how individuals in a population are spread out within their habitat. It can be clumped, uniform, or random.

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What is clumped dispersion?

Individuals are clustered together in groups, often due to resources, safety, or social reasons.

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Study Notes

Population Properties

  • Population size is the total number of individuals within a population.
  • Population size is influenced by births, deaths, immigration, and emigration.
  • Population density is the number of individuals per unit area or volume.
  • Estimating population density often involves sampling techniques due to the difficulty of counting all individuals.
  • Population dispersion describes the spatial arrangement of individuals within a population's habitat.
  • Clumped dispersion is the most common pattern, where individuals are concentrated in groups (e.g., fish schools for safety).
  • Population size is limited by births, deaths, immigration, and emigration.

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