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AP Biology population ecology
1. Objectives
yesterday
You have to identify what
components make up the
climate of an area and
thus biome distribution
AND
List as many biomes as you
could
today
You need to distinguish
between density
dependent and density
independent limiting
factors
AND
Give several examples of
each type
4. Population Distribution
• Clumped
• Uniform
• Random
•Microenvironments
suitable to a populations
needs leads to clumped
distribution
•Some plants secrete
chemicals to keep other
plants away, territoriality
•Wind blown seeds, not
as common as clumped
Most common
Least
common,
mostly plants
Occurs when
there are no
strong reasons
to be the other
two
14. Population Explosions
r-selected species (r stands for growth rate)
K-selected species (K stands for carrying capacity)
Can you think
of some
examples of
each type?
16. LE 52-18
1960
Year
Moosepopulationsize
2,500
Steady decline probably
caused largely by wolf
predation
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
1970 1980 1990 2000
Dramatic collapse caused by severe
winter weather and food shortage,
leading to starvation of more than
75% of the population
Answer: d
Source: Taylor - Student Study Guide for Biology, Sixth Edition, Test Your Knowledge Question #6.
Discussion Notes for the Instructor
This question incorporates both population genetics and population growth with multiple answers that are correct. It can be followed by asking questions about what type of data would be needed to differentiate between these choices. This would include data on the genetic make-up of the population, the pattern of population growth (exponential vs logistic) and the actual population size.
Answer: b
Source: Barstow - Test Bank for Biology, Sixth Edition, Question #29.
Answer: c
Source: Barstow - Test Bank for Biology, Sixth Edition, Question #43.
Answer: 1
Source: Barstow - Test Bank for Biology, Sixth Edition, Question #56.
Answer: a
Source: Barstow - Test Bank for Biology, Sixth Edition, Question #56.
Answer: d
Source: Barstow - Test Bank for Biology, Sixth Edition, Question #62.