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