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Population dynamics vocab

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Question 1
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Match the definition/example to the correct vocab term (drag and drop the definition to the matching term)

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Stable populations produce relatively low numbers of offspring; Offspring tend to be quite large
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Population density
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Question 2
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Match the definition/example to the correct vocab term (drag and drop the definition to the matching term)

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"J" curve; growth whose rate becomes even more rapid in proportion to the growing total number or size
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Population size
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How fast a given population grows
Population growth rate
Production of numerous small offspring; require little or no parental care; short life spans
Spatial distribution
The number of organisms per unit are (Example: people per square mile)
K-selected species
The pattern of spacing of a population within an area
r-selected species
"S" curve; occurs when the growth rate decreases as the population reaches carrying capacity
Carrying capacity
Interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both
Symbiosis
Number of individuals in the population
Exponential growth
Maximum population of a species that a given habitat can support over a given time
Logistic growth