12 Questions
What is the term used to describe a population of populations?
Metapopulation
How does seasonality impact the number of animals within an ecosystem?
Increases strain on prey
What does genetic variability refer to in wildlife populations?
The diversity of genetic traits within a population
Which factor contributes to global wildlife population fluctuations related to migration?
Decreased insect populations
How do emerging diseases affect global wildlife populations?
Cause rapid fluctuations in population sizes
In what way does climate change impact wildlife populations?
Results in early flowering of plants
What is the term used to describe an ecological factor that becomes a barrier to populations of a species reproducing, leading to the formation of new species?
Speciation
Which term refers to a small group within a population of animals that are free to reproduce with each other?
Demes
What can result from ecological driven reproductive isolation?
New species formation
Which term describes the size categories of ecosystems, ranging from very small to large?
Scales
What can happen if there are too many predators in an ecosystem?
Decrease in prey population
What type of periods are characterized by a lack of precipitation and are known as prolonged dry periods?
Drought periods
Test your knowledge on global changes in ecosystems, wildlife population fluctuations, and reasons behind these changes. Topics include population shifts, trends, and the impacts of climate change on ecosystems.
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