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What is the name for the maximum population size an environment can support?

The maximum population size an environment can support is called the carrying capacity. It represents the maximum number of individuals of a species that can be sustained in a given habitat over a long period of time. When a population exceeds the carrying capacity, resources become limited, leading to increased competition and possible population decline.


What is one biotic factor that affects the size of a population in an ecosystem?

Competition for resources like food and shelter among individuals in a population can affect the population size. Strong competition may limit the availability of resources, leading to a decrease in population size.


What are the units of measurements in temperature?

Temperature is almost always stated in 'degrees', but there are several different systems. The differences are: -- the size of the degrees -- where their zero-point is, i.e. where they begin counting. Here are a few examples: Celsius: Zero point is the freezing temperature of water. Boiling point of water is called '100 degrees'. So the size of the degree is 1/100 of the difference. Fahrenheit: Freezing point of water is called '32 degrees'. Boiling point of water is called '212 degrees'. So the size of the degree is 1/180 of the difference. Kelvin: Zero point is 'absolute zero' ... the temperature where the 'thermal' motion of all molecules completely stops. Size of one "Kelvin" is the same as one Celsius degree. Freezing temperature of water is 273.15 Kelvins. Rankine (hardly ever used): Zero point is 'absolute zero'. Size of the degree is the same as Fahrenheit. Freezing point of water is 459.67 degrees Rankine. Reaumur (never used any more): Freezing point of water is called 'zero degrees'. Boiling point of water is called '80 degrees'. So the size of the degree is 1/80 of the difference.


When you point to an image in the clipart pane the screen element that displays the keywords and information about the size of the image is the?

When you point to an image in the clipart pane, the screen element that displays the keywords and information about the size of the image is usually called a tooltip. This tooltip provides quick information about the selected image without requiring you to click on it.


What is the size of individual soil particles is called?

The size of individual soil particles is called soil texture. Soil texture is typically classified into sand, silt, and clay particles based on their size.

Related Questions

Under conditions of logistic growth population size will rise and fall around an average point called?

carrying capacity.


What is the number of individuals in a population called?

The number of individuals in the population is the population's size. If a population is small enough you will be able to determine the size by counting the individuals.


At what point on the graph is the population of horses at carrying capacity?

The population of horses reaches carrying capacity on the graph at the horizontal asymptote, where the population levels off and no longer increases despite changes in environmental factors. This point indicates that the population has stabilized and is supported by the available resources in the habitat. At this stage, the birth rate and death rate balance out, resulting in a constant population size.


What happens to a population when the size of the population reaches carrying capacity?

starvation increases to the point where this population is maintained.


What is a location in space that has no size or shape called?

A(n) point is described as a location in space , and it has no size or shape.


What is the survey used to determine population size called?

A census.


Is described as a location in space and it has no size or shape is called what?

It is a point.


Characteristics of a population regarding its size growth or density is called?

demographics


What role does the variable "k" play in ecological models and how does it impact population dynamics?

In ecological models, the variable "k" represents the carrying capacity of an environment, which is the maximum population size that can be sustained. The value of "k" influences population dynamics by determining the point at which population growth levels off and stabilizes. When a population exceeds the carrying capacity, it can lead to competition for resources, increased mortality rates, and potential population decline.


What will happen to each higher population size if the first level population were to dramatically increase?

The higher population size would also decrease. If the first level population decreased, the higher levels would have less to eat. This would cause the weaker organisms in the higher population group to die.


In statistics what is the group of individuals used to represent the population called?

The group of individuals used to represent a population is called the sample. It should have the same statistics as the population, though be of a smaller size.


A resource so scarce that it limits the size of a population is called a?

a limiting factor