Explain how fluctuations in abiotic cycles can influence populations.

Answer:

Student answers will vary. Populations are influenced by fluctuations in any of the abiotic cycles. The fluctuation of seasonal cycles can cause populations to hibernate, migrate, or breed. Organisms hibernate as a result of seasonal fluctuations that cause them to have a limited resource supply.Fluctuations in the phosphorus cycle can cause changes to aquatic ecosystems, either positive or negative.