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Population Math Practice #2

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There is an island just off the coast called Anacapa Island where Western Gulls breed and raise their young.
  • Anacapa is about 0.5 km wide and 4.6 km long.
  • 15,000 gulls live and breed on Anacapa each year.
  • Each year, 3500 chicks are born, and 2300 gulls die.
Each year, 125 birds immigrate to, and 140 birds emigrate from the island.
Question 1
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What is the density of birds on the island? (Hint: First find the area by multiplying length X width)

Question 2
2.

What is the birth rate of birds on the island?

Question 3
3.

What is the death rate of birds on the island?

Question 4
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What is the crude growth rate of the birds on the island?

Question 5
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What is the total annual growth rate of birds on the island (including migration)?

Question 6
6.

What Is the doubling time of the population (use r from #5)

Question 7
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Do you think the gull population will double? Identify 3 limiting factors that might contribute to a carrying capacity for Anacapa Island.