2.2 - Population Size (N)
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Define 'Population Size'.
π‘ Hint: Think about what it represents in ecology.
What does Natality refer to?
π‘ Hint: Consider how new individuals are added to a population.
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What does 'Population Size (N)' refer to?
π‘ Hint: Focus on the definition of population size.
True or False: High natality always leads to an increase in population size.
π‘ Hint: Think about the balance of births and deaths.
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A protected wildlife area shows a population of 100 elk. After a successful breeding season, 40 elk are born, but 10 die due to predation, and 5 migrate to a different area. Calculate the new population size.
π‘ Hint: Consider how breeding increases numbers and predation and emigration decrease them.
Discuss how urbanization impacts local wildlife populations in terms of immigration and emigration. What could be the long-term effects?
π‘ Hint: Think about how animals might react to changes in their habitat.
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