2.1 Flashcards
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What is the definition of population?
Population is the amount of a certain species in an area.
What is the definition of population density?
Population density is how much of a population is in a certain area.
What is the definition of population distribution?
Population distribution is how spread out a population is.
What is the difference between clumped, random, and uniform?
Clumped is when the population stays in herds. Random is when the population is all over the place. Uniform is when the population is evenly spread out.
Why would populations be in the different distribution patterns?
Populations would be in the different distribution patterns because they might need to protect each other and hunt in packs or herds.