2.5 - Biotic Potential
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Practice Questions
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Define biotic potential.
π‘ Hint: Think about what it means when conditions are perfect for a species.
What typically limits biotic potential?
π‘ Hint: Consider factors in nature that can restrict growth.
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What does biotic potential refer to?
π‘ Hint: Think about what happens in the best possible scenario for a species.
True or False: Environmental resistance can prevent populations from reaching their biotic potential.
π‘ Hint: Consider limits imposed by the environment.
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Using a graph, explain how a population may overshoot its carrying capacity and what the results might be.
π‘ Hint: Graph both the growth and environmental resistance clearly.
Discuss a conservation strategy that utilizes knowledge of biotic potential and recommend steps to implement it.
π‘ Hint: Consider the balance between rapid breeding and environmental care.
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