Populations midpoint quiz

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11 questions
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Select the density dependent factors

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What does "carrying capacity" mean?

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Unchecked growth of a population that rises rapidly and crashes rapidly

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Extreme K-selected species follow a Type III survivorship curve

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Match the evolutionary strategy to the correct description

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
r-selected species
Many offspring all at once, minimal parental care
r-selected species
Mature early, smaller in size
K-selected species
Few offspring, high level of parental care
K-selected species
Most survive to old age
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Symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit

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Symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and nothing happens to the other

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Why is symbiosis important?

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What is a "keystone species"

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"S" curve; occurs when the population reaches carrying capacity and stabilizes

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What is happening in this diagram?