The maximum population size that can be supported by the available resources of a region is know as ________ capacity.
carrying capacity
100
In Japan, the death rate is higher than the birth rate.
What is happening to the size of the population.
It will decrease.
100
This 1973 act protects species considered to be endangered or threatened
The endangered species act
100
Which graph shows exponential growth?
B
200
This word describes individuals leaving a population.
Emmigration
200
Give an example of a Macronutrient
Proteins, carbohydrates, fats
200
The germination, cloning, birth, or hatching of individuals in a population is known as:
a) life span
b) niche
c) natality
c) natality
200
In graph C, which country would experience a significant increase in population size over time and why?
Mexico
300
Which is of the following is characteristic of r-select organisms
a) Slow Maturation
b) Many small offspring
c) Reproduction occurs later in life
b) Many small offspring
300
Which of the following activities has the largest ecological footprint
a) driving a motorcycle
b) driving a large truck
c) driving a small car
b) driving a large truck
300
This word describes a species that is in imminent danger of going extinct.
Endangered.
300
Is the trend in graph E more common is r-strategists of k-strategists?
r-strategists. When conditions are good for growth, species can reproduce rapidly.
400
Which best describes the population dispersion of lions?
a) random
b) Clumping
c) Uniform
b) Clumping
400
Which number is closest to the population of the world
a) 100 million
b) 700 billion
c) 7 billion
c) 7 billion
400
The ___________ extinction rate describes the natural extinctions that have happened throughout earths history.
background extinction rate
400
In graph A, which state exhibits a negative growth rate?
a) Pre-industrial
b) transitional
c) industrial
d) Post-industrial
d) Post-industrial
500
The mole population on Angel Island is increasing at a rate of 10%. How long will it take for the population to double.
70/10= 7 years
500
Exponential human population growth is affected by all the following factors except:
a) infectious disease
b) increased television time
c) better and more available food
b) increased television time
500
The largest threat to biodiversity today is:
a) Hunting
b) habitat degradation and fragmentation
c) Natural causes
b) habitat degradation and fragmentation
500
In graph E, which line represents the predator and why?