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Question 1
Easy
Define a population in ecological terms.
💡 Hint: Think about grouping by species in nature.
Question 2
Easy
What metric informs us about the growth potential of a population?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when new individuals are born.
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Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What describes the intrinsic rate of increase (r) in a population?
💡 Hint: Think about how populations grow or shrink.
Question 2
True or False: A population's sex ratio can affect its growth potential.
💡 Hint: Consider the necessity of both sexes for reproduction.
Solve and get performance evaluation
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
A population of rabbits has a birth rate of 0.5 and a death rate of 0.2. Calculate the intrinsic rate of increase (r).
💡 Hint: Subtract the death rate from the birth rate to find r.
Question 2
You observe a population in a zoo consisting of 60% males and 40% females. Discuss the potential reproductive implications.
💡 Hint: Think about how mating works in species.
Challenge and get performance evaluation