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What is the term used to describe a population of populations?
What is the term used to describe a population of populations?
- Trophic level
- Ecosystem
- Community
- Metapopulation (correct)
How does seasonality impact the number of animals within an ecosystem?
How does seasonality impact the number of animals within an ecosystem?
- Increases strain on prey (correct)
- Has no impact on the ecosystem
- Reduces strain on predators
- Decreases strain on trophic levels
What does genetic variability refer to in wildlife populations?
What does genetic variability refer to in wildlife populations?
- The population growth rate
- The number of individuals in a population
- The diversity of genetic traits within a population (correct)
- The number of habitats available to a species
Which factor contributes to global wildlife population fluctuations related to migration?
Which factor contributes to global wildlife population fluctuations related to migration?
How do emerging diseases affect global wildlife populations?
How do emerging diseases affect global wildlife populations?
In what way does climate change impact wildlife populations?
In what way does climate change impact wildlife populations?
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?
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?
Which term refers to a small group within a population of animals that are free to reproduce with each other?
Which term refers to a small group within a population of animals that are free to reproduce with each other?
What can result from ecological driven reproductive isolation?
What can result from ecological driven reproductive isolation?
Which term describes the size categories of ecosystems, ranging from very small to large?
Which term describes the size categories of ecosystems, ranging from very small to large?
What can happen if there are too many predators in an ecosystem?
What can happen if there are too many predators in an ecosystem?
What type of periods are characterized by a lack of precipitation and are known as prolonged dry periods?
What type of periods are characterized by a lack of precipitation and are known as prolonged dry periods?
