POPULATION GROWTH & CARRYING CAPACITY

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Population definition

Individuals of same species living in same place.

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Population density

Number of individuals per area.

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Factors increasing population

Birth rate, immigration.

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Factors decreasing population

Death rate, emigration.

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Exponential growth

Rapid growth with abundant resources.

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Logistic growth

Growth slows as resources become limited.

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Carrying capacity

Maximum population an environment can support.

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Density-dependent factors

Competition, predation, disease.

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Density-independent factors

Natural disasters, climate extremes.