Population (CK-12)

exponential growth

Growth pattern in which the individuals in a population reproduce at a constant rate

_________ describes how individuals are distributed, or spread, throughout their habitat.

Population distribution

A ____ country has a high population density.

densely populated

Population __________ is the number of individuals per unit area or volume.

density

What is an example of how a high human population density can affect that population's health?

diseases travel more quickly

TRUEORFALSE: A species with a random pattern of distribution probably competes for a sparse environmental resource.

false

TRUEORFALSE: Random distribution is also known as predictable spacing.

false

TRUEORFALSE: The uniform distribution is also known as odd distribution.

false

TRUEORFALSE: Very large populations are more likely to be at risk of extinction. True or False?

false

All the organisms of the same species that live in the same area are called a _____.

population

What is the average number of individuals in a population per unit of area or volume?

population density

Populations of different species in a particular area make up a community. True or False?

true

TRUEORFALSE: The characteristics of a species or its environment may affect the pattern of spacing of individuals in a population.

true

TRUEORFALSE: The population size is the number of individuals in a population.

true