Population Growth Flashcards
1
Q
What factors determines the rates and patterns of density-independent population growth?
A
- Births
- Deaths
- Immigration
- Emigration.
2
Q
Describe the traits of a population which undergo exponential growth.
A
- No distinct reproductive season
- Population increases continuously
- Young added to the population at any time of year.
3
Q
Describe the traits of a population which undergo geometric growth.
A
- Populations with discreet, non-overlapping generations
- Species with distinct breeding seasons
- Young only added to population at specific times.
4
Q
In the geometric/ discreet growth model what does ʎ represent?
A
Geometric rate of increase.
5
Q
When would you use the differential of the exponential growth equation?
A
To calculate the rate of increase of a population undergoing exponential growth at a particular instant in time.
