Carrying Capacity
Limiting Factors
This & That
Vocabulary
Biomes/Ecosystems
100
What do we call the dotted line labeled "D" 
Public
Carrying Capacity
100
Something that limits the species of a population in an ecosystem.
limiting factor
100
What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?
Biotic factors are living organisms and Abiotic factors are non-living factors in an ecosystem.
100
Define biotic factors
The living parts of an ecosystem.
100
Which biome has very little rainfall, making water a major limiting factor?
Desert
200
In an ecosystem, what is the carrying capacity?
the maximum number of individuals of a population that the environment can support is the...
200
Give at least 2 examples of a BIOTIC limiting factor.
Disease (bacteria), food availability, predators, etc.
200
In an ecosystem, what can cause the decrease of a population?
Predation, lack of food supply/habitat, deforestation
200
Define Abiotic Factors
The non-living parts of an ecosystem.
200
Which biome has four seasons and trees that lose their leaves?
Decidious Forest
300
Identify a possible limiting factor that can cause the mouse population to reach its carrying capacity. 
Limiting Factors: predators, habitat, competition for resources
300
Give at least 2 examples of ABIOTIC limiting factors
drought, severe winter, natural disaster, virus-caused diseases, etc.
300
How are limiting factors and carrying capacity related?
Limiting factors determine the carrying capacity of an ecosystem.
300
Define Limiting Factors.
Anything that slows or stops a population from growing.
300
In a grassland, what abiotic factor often limits tree growth?
Rainfall
400
What is the carrying capacity? 
about 250
400
In a forest ecosystem, which of the following is the best example of a limiting factor for a rabbit population?
a. the robin (bird) population
b. amount of grass/flowers available
c. the amount of sunlight
d. rabbits have no limiting factors
b. amount of grass/flowers available
400
What happens to a population when it reaches the carrying capacity?
It stays the same size or levels off.
400
Define Carrying Capacity.
The maximum number of individuals an ecosystem can support
400
Which biome has frozen soil (permafrost) that limits plant growth?
Tundra
500
Which of the following might cause the carrying capacity of this rabbit population to DECREASE?
a. increase in food for a few years
b. fewer predators
c. harsh winters for a few years
d. more resources available in the ecosystem
c. harsh winters for a few years
500
Which is the best example of a limiting factor in a desert:
a) too many trees
b) lack of water
c) too much soil
d) unlimited food
b) lack of water
500
Why do populations in nature rarely stay the exact same size for long?
Because resources and conditions constantly change.
500
Define Ecosystem
All the biotic and abiotic things in an area.
500
What's the difference between a coniferous forest and a decidious forest?
Decidious forests have trees that drop their leaves in the fall and stay bare in the winder, coniferous forests don't.