Why Do Populations Grow More Slowly as They Approach Their

question 40

Multiple Choice

Why do populations grow more slowly as they approach their carrying capacity?

• A) Density-dependent factors lead to fewer births and increased mortality.
• B) Density-independent factors lead to fewer births and increased mortality.
• C) Hormonal changes promote higher death rates in crowded populations.
• D) Individuals voluntarily stop mating so that overcrowding does not occur.
• E) The incoming energy decreases in populations experiencing a high rate of increase.

Explain factors contributing to species richness and island biogeography.

Identify examples and significance of warning coloration and mimicry in animals.

Understand the process and importance of primary and secondary succession in ecosystems.

Recognize and describe different ecological indicators and their relevance in assessing environmental health.

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