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What is the key concept of fertility with respect to population dynamics?
What is the key concept of fertility with respect to population dynamics?
Which factor influences the formation of sub-populations across different areas?
Which factor influences the formation of sub-populations across different areas?
What defines the maximum number of individuals an ecosystem can sustain without negative impacts?
What defines the maximum number of individuals an ecosystem can sustain without negative impacts?
Which factor results in a zero growth rate in a population?
Which factor results in a zero growth rate in a population?
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What can lead to resource depletion and subsequent population decline in an ecosystem?
What can lead to resource depletion and subsequent population decline in an ecosystem?
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What type of movement involves periodic movement from one location to another?
What type of movement involves periodic movement from one location to another?
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What type of factors affect a population regardless of its size?
What type of factors affect a population regardless of its size?
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During which phase of logistic growth does the population experience rapid growth?
During which phase of logistic growth does the population experience rapid growth?
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What is the term for competition among members of the same species?
What is the term for competition among members of the same species?
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Which method is useful for estimating the sizes of more elusive or mobile populations?
Which method is useful for estimating the sizes of more elusive or mobile populations?
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What do predator-prey curves illustrate?
What do predator-prey curves illustrate?
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Which process describes one species outcompeting another leading to the latter's extinction?
Which process describes one species outcompeting another leading to the latter's extinction?
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What strategy involves species using different resources or occupying different niches to minimize competition?
What strategy involves species using different resources or occupying different niches to minimize competition?
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What do predator populations experience when prey numbers rise?
What do predator populations experience when prey numbers rise?
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Intraspecific competition occurs between:
Intraspecific competition occurs between:
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Which type of relationship involves one organism benefiting without affecting the other?
Which type of relationship involves one organism benefiting without affecting the other?
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What is the main role of predators in ecosystems?
What is the main role of predators in ecosystems?
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What do oxpeckers and buffalo exemplify in their relationship by removing ticks from buffalo?
What do oxpeckers and buffalo exemplify in their relationship by removing ticks from buffalo?
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What does the carrying capacity refer to in logistic growth?
What does the carrying capacity refer to in logistic growth?
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What behavior allows individuals in a group to act collectively without centralized direction?
What behavior allows individuals in a group to act collectively without centralized direction?
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In what type of hierarchy do dominant individuals play critical roles in leading and organizing the group?
In what type of hierarchy do dominant individuals play critical roles in leading and organizing the group?
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Which factor does not influence a population proportionally to its size?
Which factor does not influence a population proportionally to its size?
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What is the purpose of mark-recapture studies?
What is the purpose of mark-recapture studies?
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What is the term for cooperative, coordinated movements in catching and killing prey?
What is the term for cooperative, coordinated movements in catching and killing prey?
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Which protective strategy benefits young offspring by keeping them within the center of the herd as a protective barrier?
Which protective strategy benefits young offspring by keeping them within the center of the herd as a protective barrier?
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What term refers to close, long-term interactions between individuals of different species?
What term refers to close, long-term interactions between individuals of different species?
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In a termite colony, which caste is responsible for defense?
In a termite colony, which caste is responsible for defense?
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Which type of succession occurs in habitats where there is no existing soil or biotic influence?
Which type of succession occurs in habitats where there is no existing soil or biotic influence?
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What are pioneer species known for in primary succession?
What are pioneer species known for in primary succession?
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Which type of succession takes place in habitats already containing soil?
Which type of succession takes place in habitats already containing soil?
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What type of community is characterized by a dynamic balance between species and environmental factors at the end of succession?
What type of community is characterized by a dynamic balance between species and environmental factors at the end of succession?
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Which species are the first to colonize and inhabit a newly formed or disturbed area in succession?
Which species are the first to colonize and inhabit a newly formed or disturbed area in succession?
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What drives human population dynamics according to the text?
What drives human population dynamics according to the text?
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What is the study of the size, distribution, and composition of human populations over time known as?
What is the study of the size, distribution, and composition of human populations over time known as?
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How do pioneer species contribute to soil formation in primary succession?
How do pioneer species contribute to soil formation in primary succession?
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Which type of succession is characterized by a faster progression due to the presence of pre-existing soil?
Which type of succession is characterized by a faster progression due to the presence of pre-existing soil?
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What factor contributed to human population growth by enabling the production of surplus food?
What factor contributed to human population growth by enabling the production of surplus food?
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Which type of population pyramid is characterized by a narrow base and a higher proportion of elderly individuals?
Which type of population pyramid is characterized by a narrow base and a higher proportion of elderly individuals?
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What technological innovation facilitated economic growth and urbanization?
What technological innovation facilitated economic growth and urbanization?
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Which country is likely to have a population pyramid with a broad base and a narrow top?
Which country is likely to have a population pyramid with a broad base and a narrow top?
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What has contributed to the steady growth of South Africa's population over the past six decades?
What has contributed to the steady growth of South Africa's population over the past six decades?
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Which demographic trend is expected to result in slower population growth in South Africa in the future?
Which demographic trend is expected to result in slower population growth in South Africa in the future?
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What is a key implication of population projections for planning and policy-making?
What is a key implication of population projections for planning and policy-making?
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Which innovation contributed significantly to reducing mortality rates from infectious diseases?
Which innovation contributed significantly to reducing mortality rates from infectious diseases?
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What type of pyramid would be expected in a developed country with aging populations?
What type of pyramid would be expected in a developed country with aging populations?
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Which country is more likely to have a population pyramid with stable population characteristics?
Which country is more likely to have a population pyramid with stable population characteristics?
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What does fertility pertain to in a population?
What does fertility pertain to in a population?
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What defines the maximum number of individuals an ecosystem can sustain without significant negative impacts?
What defines the maximum number of individuals an ecosystem can sustain without significant negative impacts?
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What do stable populations maintain in terms of growth rate?
What do stable populations maintain in terms of growth rate?
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Which term refers to the periodic movement of organisms from one location to another?
Which term refers to the periodic movement of organisms from one location to another?
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What occurs when an unstable population exceeds its carrying capacity?
What occurs when an unstable population exceeds its carrying capacity?
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In population dynamics, what does emigration refer to?
In population dynamics, what does emigration refer to?
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Which type of organisms are the first to colonize and inhabit a newly formed or disturbed area in succession?
Which type of organisms are the first to colonize and inhabit a newly formed or disturbed area in succession?
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What is the final, stable community reached at the end of succession known as?
What is the final, stable community reached at the end of succession known as?
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In a termite colony, which caste is responsible for nest maintenance and foraging?
In a termite colony, which caste is responsible for nest maintenance and foraging?
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What factor distinguishes primary succession from secondary succession?
What factor distinguishes primary succession from secondary succession?
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What initiates the breakdown of rocks to form soil in primary succession?
What initiates the breakdown of rocks to form soil in primary succession?
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What drives the gradual process of ecological change in an ecosystem over time?
What drives the gradual process of ecological change in an ecosystem over time?
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Which type of succession occurs in habitats with pre-existing soil?
Which type of succession occurs in habitats with pre-existing soil?
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What role do soldiers play in a termite colony?
What role do soldiers play in a termite colony?
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What type of organisms are different castes in social insects specialized into?
What type of organisms are different castes in social insects specialized into?
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What term describes the process of regrowth following a disturbance in an existing ecosystem?
What term describes the process of regrowth following a disturbance in an existing ecosystem?
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What type of growth describes a population that stabilizes over time due to the carrying capacity?
What type of growth describes a population that stabilizes over time due to the carrying capacity?
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In which phase of logistic growth does the population size stabilize fluctuating around the carrying capacity?
In which phase of logistic growth does the population size stabilize fluctuating around the carrying capacity?
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What type of growth is often seen in organisms like bacteria where the population size doubles each generation?
What type of growth is often seen in organisms like bacteria where the population size doubles each generation?
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What process involves one organism hunting, killing, and consuming another organism for energy acquisition?
What process involves one organism hunting, killing, and consuming another organism for energy acquisition?
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Which interactions play a crucial role in ecosystem dynamics by regulating prey populations?
Which interactions play a crucial role in ecosystem dynamics by regulating prey populations?
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What does the predator-prey curve illustrate in biological systems?
What does the predator-prey curve illustrate in biological systems?
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In which competition do individuals or species vie for limited resources within the same species?
In which competition do individuals or species vie for limited resources within the same species?
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Which competition occurs when different species compete for limited resources?
Which competition occurs when different species compete for limited resources?
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What is the term for cooperation between members of different species over resources?
What is the term for cooperation between members of different species over resources?
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Which phase of logistic growth involves slowing growth as environmental resistance increases?
Which phase of logistic growth involves slowing growth as environmental resistance increases?
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What type of relationship involves one organism benefiting at the expense of the other?
What type of relationship involves one organism benefiting at the expense of the other?
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Which type of behavior enhances survival chances through shared efforts benefiting the population members?
Which type of behavior enhances survival chances through shared efforts benefiting the population members?
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What defines the cooperative, coordinated movements in catching and killing prey among carnivorous species?
What defines the cooperative, coordinated movements in catching and killing prey among carnivorous species?
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Which protective strategy involves living in large herds that offer safety in numbers?
Which protective strategy involves living in large herds that offer safety in numbers?
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What is the term for interactions between individuals of different species that can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful?
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Which type of movement involves periodic relocation from one location to another?
Which type of movement involves periodic relocation from one location to another?
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In what hunting strategy do individuals collaborate closely, utilizing their collective strength and agility?
In what hunting strategy do individuals collaborate closely, utilizing their collective strength and agility?
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Which social structure involves individuals asserting dominance and organizing the group to reduce intraspecific competition?
Which social structure involves individuals asserting dominance and organizing the group to reduce intraspecific competition?
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What type of interaction benefits one species without affecting the other in the association between barnacles and whales?
What type of interaction benefits one species without affecting the other in the association between barnacles and whales?
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What term refers to close physical associations between individuals of different species?
What term refers to close physical associations between individuals of different species?
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What type of population pyramid is characterized by a broad base with a high proportion of young individuals and a narrow top with fewer elderly individuals?
What type of population pyramid is characterized by a broad base with a high proportion of young individuals and a narrow top with fewer elderly individuals?
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Which factor contributed significantly to the reduction of mortality rates from infectious diseases, leading to increased life expectancy and population growth?
Which factor contributed significantly to the reduction of mortality rates from infectious diseases, leading to increased life expectancy and population growth?
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What does the steady growth of South Africa's population over the past six decades primarily result from?
What does the steady growth of South Africa's population over the past six decades primarily result from?
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What type of relationship involves one organism benefiting without affecting the other?
What type of relationship involves one organism benefiting without affecting the other?
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Which technological advancement facilitated economic growth, urbanization, and enhanced living standards for human populations?
Which technological advancement facilitated economic growth, urbanization, and enhanced living standards for human populations?
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In which type of succession, such as after a volcanic eruption, do pioneer species colonize areas that do not have existing soil?
In which type of succession, such as after a volcanic eruption, do pioneer species colonize areas that do not have existing soil?
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What term is used to characterize a population pyramid representing a lower proportion of young individuals compared to the elderly population?
What term is used to characterize a population pyramid representing a lower proportion of young individuals compared to the elderly population?
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Which demographic trend is expected to slow down the population growth rate in South Africa in the future?
Which demographic trend is expected to slow down the population growth rate in South Africa in the future?
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What is the primary purpose of age-gender population pyramids?
What is the primary purpose of age-gender population pyramids?
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Which factor played a crucial role in enabling the production of surplus food, leading to population growth from millennia ago?
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What phase of logistic growth describes when a population exceeds its carrying capacity?
What phase of logistic growth describes when a population exceeds its carrying capacity?
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Which term refers to the maximum number of individuals an ecosystem can support without negative impacts?
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In population dynamics, what is a potential result of exceeding carrying capacity?
In population dynamics, what is a potential result of exceeding carrying capacity?
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What does stable population growth often have a zero rate of?
What does stable population growth often have a zero rate of?
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Immigration differs from emigration primarily in terms of:
Immigration differs from emigration primarily in terms of:
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Which factor is influenced by limiting resources that reduce a population's growth?
Which factor is influenced by limiting resources that reduce a population's growth?
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What significant demographic trend is expected to contribute to slower population growth in South Africa in the future?
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Which type of population pyramid is typical of developed countries with aging populations?
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What technological advancement is specifically mentioned as contributing to enhanced living standards for human populations?
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What phase of logistic growth involves a population size that stabilizes around the carrying capacity?
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Which factor significantly reduced mortality rates from infectious diseases, leading to increased life expectancy and population growth?
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What type of population pyramid indicates high birth and death rates and is characteristic of developing countries?
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Which demographic factor contributed to the steady growth of South Africa's population over the past six decades?
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What role do age-gender population pyramids play in providing insights into?
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Which phase of population dynamics primarily involves demographic transitions and socio-economic changes?
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What type of population pyramid shows a relatively uniform distribution across age groups and is typical of developed countries with stable populations?
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What is a key characteristic of a climax community?
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In primary succession, what is the role of lichens in the ecosystem?
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Which statement accurately describes secondary succession?
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What is the primary difference between primary and secondary succession?
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What role do workers play in social insect colonies like bees and termites?
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Why does secondary succession progress more rapidly than primary succession?
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What initiates the progress from one community to another in ecological succession?
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What is the term for the ecological phenomenon that leads to a stable and self-sustaining community?
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What distinguishes pioneer species in ecological succession?
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How do different castes in social insect colonies contribute to the overall functioning of the colony?
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What term describes a population growth that stabilizes over time due to the carrying capacity of the environment?
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What competition occurs when individuals or species vie for limited resources within their own species?
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Which phase of logistic growth is characterized by a slowing of growth as environmental resistance increases?
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What are density-dependent factors that influence a population proportionally to its size?
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Which method of determining population size relies on statistical methods to infer total population size from sampled individuals?
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What type of curve is often seen in geometric growth, indicating rapid exponential growth until resource limits halt expansion?
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What is the act of preying on another animal for energy acquisition known as?
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What describes the equilibrium phase in logistic growth where population size stabilizes fluctuating around the carrying capacity?
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Which type of species interaction involves organisms actively hunting, killing, and consuming others for energy acquisition?
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What defines competition between different species vying for limited resources like food or mates?
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What is the term used to describe the process whereby one species outcompetes another, potentially leading to the latter's extinction?
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Which symbiotic relationship involves one organism benefiting without affecting the other?
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What is the benefit of dominance in animal groups in terms of reproductive success?
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How do mutualistic relationships differ from commensalistic relationships?
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What is the main difference between herding behavior and pack hunting behavior in animal groups?
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What is the primary purpose of social organization in animal populations?
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How does resource partitioning facilitate species coexistence in ecosystems?
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Why is understanding symbiotic relationships crucial for comprehending ecosystem dynamics?
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What role does the 'alpha' individual play in dominance hierarchies within animal groups?
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What is the primary goal of pack hunting behavior in carnivorous species?
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What factor defines the maximum number of individuals an ecosystem can sustain indefinitely without significant negative impacts on the environment?
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Which phenomenon specifically refers to the periodic movement of organisms from one location to another as a survival strategy?
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In the context of population dynamics, what does environmental resistance refer to?
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Within a population, what distinguishes an unstable population from a stable one?
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What key concept impacts natality rates within a population by focusing on females' capability to produce offspring?
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In terms of population dynamics, what is the primary purpose of migration for certain species?
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What is the characteristic of the lag phase in logistic population growth?
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Which population model is often observed in bacteria where the population size doubles each generation?
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What occurs in the equilibrium phase of logistic population growth?
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Which factor impacts a population proportionally to its size by influencing resources like food and water?
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What is the primary role of predators in ecosystem dynamics?
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What describes the dynamics of biological systems where predator and prey populations fluctuate over time?
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Competition for limited resources that occurs between individuals or species vying for the same resource is known as:
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In ecological interactions, what occurs when organisms actively hunt, kill, and consume others for energy acquisition?
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Which method is applicable for estimating the sizes of more elusive or mobile populations by inferring total population size from sampled individuals?
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What interaction in ecosystems involves individuals or species fighting for dominance over the same limited resources?
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Which term describes the process whereby one species outcompetes another, potentially leading to the latter's extinction?
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What is the key role of dominance hierarchies in animal groups?
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Which social organization strategy benefits herbivorous species like wildebeest by offering safety in numbers?
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What distinguishes mutualism from commensalism in symbiotic relationships?
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What demographic characteristic is reflected in a declining population pyramid?
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What factor contributed to the exponential growth of the human population in the last few centuries as per the text?
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In what way does resource partitioning contribute to species coexistence in ecological niches?
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What is the primary purpose of collecting at the center of the herd for young offspring in protective herding strategies?
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Which type of population pyramid is typically seen in developed countries with aging populations like Italy and Japan?
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What is the primary characteristic of a stable population pyramid?
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Which activity characterizes pack hunting as a hunting strategy among carnivorous species?
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How does primary succession differ from secondary succession in terms of soil availability?
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Which technological advancement is highlighted as contributing to economic growth and urbanization in the text?
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What role does the 'alpha' individual play within dominance hierarchies in animal groups?
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What are pioneer species primarily responsible for during ecological succession?
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What trend is expected to slow down the population growth rate in South Africa's future, based on the text?
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How do commensalistic relationships differ from mutualistic relationships?
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What is the key feature of a climax community in the context of ecological succession?
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What distinguishes young offspring within the herd's center as a protective strategy against potential threats?
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Which development is credited with significantly reducing mortality rates from infectious diseases?
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In which type of countries are stable population pyramids typically observed?
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In a termite colony, which caste is primarily responsible for nest maintenance and foraging?
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What distinguishes primary succession from secondary succession based on the initial state of the habitat?
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What is the main implication highlighted in the text regarding South Africa's future population growth?
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How do expanding population pyramids differ from declining population pyramids based on the provided text?
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What role do lichens play in the initial stages of primary succession in terms of soil formation?
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Which process is observed in ecological succession where a relatively stable and self-sustaining state is reached?
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What drives community change in ecological succession according to the provided text?
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In the context of ecological succession, what are soldier termites primarily responsible for within the colony?
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What distinguishes succcession from ecological change according to the text provided?
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Which factor refers to the capability of females aged 15 to 45 to produce offspring and influences the natality rate within a population?
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What type of movement involves the periodic relocation of organisms from one location to another, serving as a critical survival strategy for certain species?
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In population dynamics, what defines the maximum number of individuals that an ecosystem can sustain indefinitely without significant negative impacts on the environment?
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What term refers to all limiting factors that reduce the biotic potential and growth of a population, such as availability of water, food, and space?
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In population dynamics, what situation arises when a population exceeds its carrying capacity, leading to resource depletion and subsequent decline?
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Which type of movement involves new members entering a population, potentially becoming permanent residents based on species-specific behaviors?
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What distinguishes primary succession from secondary succession in terms of habitat conditions?
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Which type of vegetation is typically the first to establish in primary succession after lichens?
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What are pioneer species primarily responsible for in the process of ecological succession?
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What key characteristic distinguishes a climax community from other stages of succession?
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Why does secondary succession progress more rapidly than primary succession?
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In a termite colony, what role do workers primarily play?
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What ecological process occurs until an ecosystem reaches a stable and self-sustaining state?
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What drives community change in ecological succession?
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What type of succession occurs in areas affected by agricultural abandonment or forest fires?
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Climax communities are characterized by a dynamic balance between:
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What differentiates density-dependent factors from density-independent factors in influencing populations?
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Which population growth model describes a rapid increase in population size followed by a decelerating growth phase?
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What is the main purpose of mark-recapture studies in estimating population sizes?
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Which term describes the act of actively hunting, killing, and consuming another organism for energy acquisition?
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What characterizes interspecific competition among organisms?
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In logistic growth, what phase is characterized by a potential decline if the population cannot sustain its resource use?
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What drives predator-prey interactions leading to fluctuating populations over time?
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What differentiates indirect counting from direct counting methods in estimating population sizes?
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What trait characterizes the Equilibrium phase in logistic growth models?
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Why are species interactions such as predation and competition crucial in ecosystem dynamics?
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What is the primary benefit of social organization within animal populations?
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In a herding strategy as a protective measure, why are young offspring usually kept within the center of the herd?
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What aspect of dominance hierarchies in animal groups contributes to reproductive success?
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Why is mutualism considered an integral part of ecosystem functioning?
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How does competitive exclusion contribute to species dynamics?
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Which scenario best exemplifies a symbiotic relationship in nature?
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Why is pack hunting considered a successful strategy for carnivorous species?
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What role does territorial expansion play in social organization within animal populations?
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How does commensalism differ from parasitism in symbiotic relationships?
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Why is resource partitioning crucial for certain species to coexist within the same habitat?
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What factor contributed significantly to the reduction of mortality rates from infectious diseases?
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Which type of population pyramid is characterized by a narrow base with a lower proportion of young individuals compared to the elderly population?
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In South Africa, what factors are contributing to the expected slowing down of population growth rates in the coming decades?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a stable population pyramid?
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What major event is depicted in Figure 30 regarding the human population?
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What role do Age-Gender Population Pyramids play in providing insights into?
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What type of countries are characterized by Expanding Population Pyramids?
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Which innovation revolutionized human societies by enabling the production of surplus food?
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In which phase of logistic population growth would you likely observe slowing growth due to increasing environmental resistance?
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Which demographic trend indicates a slowing down of South Africa's population growth in the future?
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What does 'fertility' primarily refer to?
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Which factor influences 'natalist rate' within a population?
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What is the primary purpose of 'migration' in population dynamics?
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What concept defines the sustainable population size within an ecosystem?
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What characterizes an 'unstable population' in relation to carrying capacity?
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What does 'population stability' imply in terms of population growth rate?
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Which phase of logistic growth involves rapid increase in population size?
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Which method is useful for estimating the sizes of more elusive or mobile populations?
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What type of interaction involves social competition between organisms of different species?
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Which population growth model describes a population size that doubles each generation, often seen in bacteria?
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What is the primary impact of predators on ecosystem dynamics?
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Which factor influences a population proportionally to its size even if the population is small?
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What is the phase where prey populations decline due to increased predation and environmental resistance?
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Which technique is commonly used to estimate population density by sampling individuals within defined areas?
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What characterizes a population that stabilizes over time due to environmental carrying capacity?
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Which resource limits often halt geometric growth in populations?
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What is the term for the process whereby one species outcompetes another, potentially leading to the latter's extinction?
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Which symbiotic relationship involves one organism benefiting at the expense of the other?
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What type of relationships are essential for influencing population dynamics, community structure, and ecosystem stability?
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Which type of social organization benefits survival chances through shared efforts benefiting the population members?
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In herding behavior, what is the purpose of surrounding young offspring within the center of the herd by adults?
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Which term describes cooperative, coordinated movements in catching and killing prey?
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What is the key role of the 'alpha' individual in animal groups displaying dominance hierarchies?
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Which strategy involves collective action of individuals in a group without centralized direction?
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What is the essential aspect of interactions within animal populations that leads to division of labor among group members?
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Which type of actions in animal groups is synonymous with coordinated and purposeful hunting movements?
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What crucial role do pioneer species play in primary succession?
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In primary succession, what typically follows the establishment of grasses and herbaceous plants before the colonization of shrubs and trees?
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What is the primary function of a climax community in succession dynamics?
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What distinguishes secondary succession from primary succession?
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Why does secondary succession typically progress more rapidly than primary succession?
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What role do small shrubs and ferns play in the process of primary succession?
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Which organism group is the last to colonize in the succession process of primary succession?
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Why does each successive community in primary succession alter the environment?
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What key factor leads to the establishment of a climax community in ecological succession?
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Why do native grasses and shrubs play a significant role in secondary succession?
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Which factor significantly contributed to the exponential growth of the human population as discussed in the text?
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What distinguishes a population pyramid reflecting a declining population trend?
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What demographic characteristic is typical of developed countries like Italy and Japan based on their population pyramids?
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What is the primary implication of future population trends for government agencies and policymakers as mentioned in the text?
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What is a characteristic feature of an expanding population pyramid?
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What role do advanced fertility treatments like IVF (In vitro fertilization) potentially play in future population dynamics?
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What impact could a decrease in life expectancy within a population have on future population growth trends?
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What characterizes a population pyramid indicative of a stable population?
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How do technological advances such as communication systems contribute to population growth?
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What correlates with a wider base in an age-gender population pyramid?
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