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Ideally a population at its carrying capacity is stable, there is enough for all to survive. The system is usually slightly underdamped and the population will vary between just over its carrying capacity where some individuals suffer and under its capacity where there is a surplus. If the system is severely under damped there are extreme swings in the population. A typical example is the relation between Arctic hares and foxes.
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What is the relationship between carrying capacity and limiting factors?
the difference between limiting factor and carrying capacity is the fact that carrying capacity is the population a ecosystem can support over TIME and limiting factor just makes the population stop growing and wont let any more people/animals/ect.. in if the place is packed
What are the various possible consequences of the overproduction of offspring?
The overproduction of offspring causes competition for limited resources such as food, water and space. Some individuals are better suited for the environmental conditions and they are more likely to survive and reproduce. Those who are less adapted will not survive or they may migrate to another area. This is known as natural selection.The overproduction of offspring can also increase the chances of diseases spreading in a population. The waste products of the population may also reach dangerous toxic levels. If the number of individuals exceed carrying then the population will crash.
You place a hot glass rod in a cup filled with a cold liquid describe what will happen to the rod and the liquid with time?
They'll eventually reach the same temperature.
If you put water yeast and sugar in a bottle and put a balloon over the top the balloon will inflate. Will it inflate if you do NOT put sugar in it If not will anything happen at all?
Yeast eats the sugar giving off CO2 which is a gas that will inflate the balloon. Added: But since carbon dioxide is heavier than air this balloon gas will never reach the 'top'
How far can a person reach across a table?
It depends on the length of the person's arm, and the width or length of a table (depending on the person's position at the table). For example, if a person can reach 2-feet, but they want to reach across the length of a 6-foot table, then they can't reach very far.
What is the maximum size that a population can reach in an ecosystem is called?
The maximum size that a population can reach in an ecosystem is called the carrying capacity. This represents the maximum number of individuals of a species that the ecosystem can support over the long term, taking into account available resources and environmental conditions. When a population exceeds the carrying capacity, it can lead to competition for resources, which may result in a decline in population size.
What is the carrying capacity of people living on earth?
A population's carrying capacity is the amount of organisms a certain environment can sustain. If the number of organisms exceeds carrying capacity the resources in the environment will be depleted resulting in a carrying capacity drop followed by a drop in the population of organisms.
On what day did the Paramecium caudatum population reach the carrying capacity of the environment when it was grown alone?
If you are Ashford University, day 8.
When does a J-shaped curve convert to an S-shaped curve?
An "S' curve (on a population chart) reaches its carrying capacity and levels out, while a "J" curve hits its carrying capacity and just continues causing a population explosion and competition for resources.
What can affect a population after it reaches the carrying capacity?
After a population reaches its carrying capacity, factors such as competition for resources, increased susceptibility to diseases, and environmental degradation can lead to decreased reproduction rates, increased mortality, and overall population decline. This can create a cycle of fluctuations around the carrying capacity as the population responds to these constraints.
When did the rabbit reach carrying capacity?
I dont know
Can a population of organisms grown exponentially forever?
No, a population cannot grow exponentially forever because resources are limited in the environment. Eventually, the population will reach a carrying capacity where resources can no longer support further growth, causing the population to stabilize or decline.
What occurs when a populations growth slows or stops following a period of exponential growth?
When a population's growth slows or stops after exponential growth, it may reach its carrying capacity. This is the maximum number of individuals that an environment can support due to limited resources. The population stabilizes and can fluctuate around this carrying capacity.
What would happen if a breeding pair of finches was placed on an island under ideal conditions with no predators and unlimited food so that all individuals survived?
If a breeding pair of finches was placed on an island under ideal conditions with no predators and unlimited food, the population would most likely grow rapidly due to high survival rates. Eventually, the population would reach carrying capacity, where resources become limited and competition for food and nesting sites increases. This could lead to a decline in population or a stabilization at the island's carrying capacity.
What happens to the carrying capacity of an ecosystem when resources become limited?
When resources become limited, the carrying capacity of an ecosystem may decrease as there are fewer resources available to support the population. This can lead to increased competition for resources, which can result in lower growth rates and potentially even declines in population size. Ultimately, the ecosystem may reach a new equilibrium where the population size stabilizes at a lower level based on the available resources.
What is the relationship between carrying capacity and limiting factors?
the difference between limiting factor and carrying capacity is the fact that carrying capacity is the population a ecosystem can support over TIME and limiting factor just makes the population stop growing and wont let any more people/animals/ect.. in if the place is packed
What factors can cause a population to reach its carrying capacity?
Food availability, water, environmental conditions, and space. These are the most basic factors. Some species like human have much more complex factors like health resources and sanitation just to name a few.
