AnswersAHS Biology CR PrescriptiveLab: Interdependence of Organisms

Population Growth Answers

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3

Which best describes the following impacts: water storage, clean energy, and flood prevention?

A
positive impact of a density-dependent limiting factor
B
positive impact of a hurricane
C
positive impact of beavers in an ecosystem
D
positive impacts of dams on society
5

The construction of wind farms has affected the migratory patterns of some bird populations. Bird populations have been noted to no longer increase and sometimes even decrease in these areas. What is this known as?

A
a density-dependent limiting factor
B
a population-independent factor
C
a density-independent limiting factor
D
a population-dependent limiting factor
8

Which human activity can produce disruption of fish breeding habits, increase in mosquito population, and flood control?

A
construction of dams to produce electricity
B
construction of dams to produce electricity
C
habitat destruction that decreases beaver population
D
habitat destruction that decreases beaver population
E
increased erosion due to improper farming techniques
F
increased erosion due to improper farming techniques
G
overfishing in artificial lakes
H
overfishing in artificial lakes
9

A population of elephants becomes too large, and several members leave the population. What is this process called?

A
death rate
B
death rate
C
immigration
D
immigration
E
emigration
F
emigration
G
births
H
births
10

The construction of wind farms has affected the migratory patterns of some bird populations. Bird populations have been noted to no longer increase and sometimes even decrease in these areas. What is this known as?

A
a density-dependent limiting factor
B
a population-independent factor
C
a density-independent limiting factor
D
a population-dependent limiting factor

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