Question 1

Occasionally,density independent factors can influence populations in a density dependent manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In a logistic model,when N = K the population stops growing and r = 0.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

dN/dt = rmaxN represents

Accepted Answer

A) annual growth rate. 
B) geometric population growth. 
C) exponential population growth. 
D) logistic growth. 
E) None of the choices are correct. 
A) annual growth rate. 
B) geometric population growth. 
C) exponential population growth. 
D) logistic growth. 
E) None of the choices are correct.

Question 4

Which of the following is/are mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A) rmax = intrinsic rate of increase 
B) K = carrying capacity 
C) Nt = annual growth rate 
D) t = time interval 
E) dN/dt = rate of population change 
A) rmax = intrinsic rate of increase 
B) K = carrying capacity 
C) Nt = annual growth rate 
D) t = time interval 
E) dN/dt = rate of population change

Question 5

'N/K' for a population can represent

Accepted Answer

A) environmental resistance. 
B) logistic component. 
C) population size decrease. 
D) both environmental resistance and logistic component. 
E) both logistic component and population size decrease. 
A) environmental resistance. 
B) logistic component. 
C) population size decrease. 
D) both environmental resistance and logistic component. 
E) both logistic component and population size decrease.

Question 6

Human populations are clumped on a large scale with the greatest concentration in

Accepted Answer

A) Africa. 
B) Europe. 
C) Asia. 
D) North America. 
E) South America. 
A) Africa. 
B) Europe. 
C) Asia. 
D) North America. 
E) South America.

Question 7

If the age distribution diagram has the smallest concentration of individuals in the bottom portion or is considered to be an urn shape,this indicates that

Accepted Answer

A) the population is stable. 
B) the population is declining. 
C) the population is growing slowly. 
D) the population is growing rapidly. 
E) This answer cannot be determined. 
A) the population is stable. 
B) the population is declining. 
C) the population is growing slowly. 
D) the population is growing rapidly. 
E) This answer cannot be determined.

Question 8

An annual plant when initially colonizing an area will probably demonstrate

Accepted Answer

A) annual growth rate. 
B) geometric population growth. 
C) exponential growth rate. 
D) logistic growth. 
E) None of the choices are correct. 
A) annual growth rate. 
B) geometric population growth. 
C) exponential growth rate. 
D) logistic growth. 
E) None of the choices are correct.

Question 9

In the most basic terms,a population's growth is a function of births and deaths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Occasionally,density independent factors can influence populations in a density dependent manner.

In a logistic model,when N = K the population stops growing and r = 0.

dN/dt = r_maxN represents

Which of the following is/are mismatched?

'N/K' for a population can represent

Human populations are clumped on a large scale with the greatest concentration in

If the age distribution diagram has the smallest concentration of individuals in the bottom portion or is considered to be an urn shape,this indicates that

An annual plant when initially colonizing an area will probably demonstrate

In the most basic terms,a population's growth is a function of births and deaths.

Introduction to Ecology: Historical Foundations and Developing Frontiers

Life on Land

Life in Water

Population Genetics and Natural Selection

Temperature Relations

Water Relations

Energy and Nutrient Relations

Social Relations

Population Distribution and Abundance

Population Dynamics

Life Histories

Competition

Exploitative Interactions: Predation, herbivory, parasitism, and Disease

Mutualism

Species Abundance and Diversity

Species Interactions and Community Structure

Primary Production and Energy Flow

Nutrient Cycling and Retention

Succession and Stability

Landscape Ecology

Geographic Ecology

Global Ecology

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Exam 11: Population Growth

Occasionally,density independent factors can influence populations in a density dependent manner.

In a logistic model,when N = K the population stops growing and r = 0.

dN/dt = rmaxN represents

Which of the following is/are mismatched?

'N/K' for a population can represent

Human populations are clumped on a large scale with the greatest concentration in

If the age distribution diagram has the smallest concentration of individuals in the bottom portion or is considered to be an urn shape,this indicates that

An annual plant when initially colonizing an area will probably demonstrate

In the most basic terms,a population's growth is a function of births and deaths.

Introduction to Ecology: Historical Foundations and Developing Frontiers

Life on Land

Life in Water

Population Genetics and Natural Selection

Temperature Relations

Water Relations

Energy and Nutrient Relations

Social Relations

Population Distribution and Abundance

Population Dynamics

Life Histories

Competition

Exploitative Interactions: Predation, herbivory, parasitism, and Disease

Mutualism

Species Abundance and Diversity

Species Interactions and Community Structure

Primary Production and Energy Flow

Nutrient Cycling and Retention

Succession and Stability

Landscape Ecology

Geographic Ecology

Global Ecology

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dN/dt = r_maxN represents