Population Growth
Term used to describe movement of individuals outside of the population
Emigration
True or False: GMOs are made by removing DNA from two organisms and combine them to form new traits
False
Define Forest
Any area occupied by trees that cover at least 10%
True or False: Each individual has their own unique footprint
True
Is Mortality or Morbidity defined by the number of individuals who had a specific disease
Morbidity
What are some Density-Dependent factors
Predation, competition, disease
What are the six essential nutrients that balance a healthy diet
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
Which method of cutting trees is defined by removing a cluster and leaving a cluster
Group Selection
What does the T stand for in the IPAT equation
Technology
Define Disease
What are some Density-Independent factors
Habitat Destruction, Natural Disasters
Wheat, Rice, and Corn are examples of
The three crops that deliver most of the nutrients needed to the world
What are the two main forest habitats
Tropical and Boreal
Define Biocapacity
Ability of an ecosystem to produce materials
What are some examples of Emergent Diseases
Bird Flu, Ebola, Zika, and most recent Covid-19
What does a type III survivorship curve represent
Species that often die young
Define Hydroponics
Technique of growing plants in a water-based solution rather than in soil
Which method of cutting down trees is best for the wildlife
Single Tree Selection
What is the tendencies of developing countries in this context
They tend to overconsume resources
Viruses, Bacteria, Protozoans, and Parasitic Worms are all
Pathogens that are disease-causing organisms
Define carrying capacity
Number of individuals that an environment can support without degradation
What is the ratio of grain needed to produce beef
8kg of grain needed to produce 1kg of beef
What are some ways we are protecting Forests
Ecological Reserves, National Parks, Habitat Management Areas
What components influence the Earth's Ecological Footprint
The man-made built environment, Fossil Fuels, Fishing, Forest Use, Agriculture
What are ways diseases travel
Airborne, Waterborne, Direct Contact, Food-borne