Density Dependent and Independent Limiting Factors

1.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Due to stress, large numbers of female lemmings miscarry their young and fail to reproduce.

Density-Dependent

Density-Independent

2.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Many fish die due to a drastic change in water temperature.

Density-Dependent

Density-Independent

3.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

An extensive drought in the plains threatens wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, and springbok populations.

Density-Dependent

Density-Independent

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is a density-dependent limiting factor?

human activities

unusual weather

competition

natural disaster

5.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Which of the following is a density-independent limiting factor?

natural disaster

predation

disease

parasitism

6.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Which of the following would NOT be an example of a density dependent limiting factor?

fire

disease

lack of food

space

7.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Which of the following would NOT be an example of a density independent factor?

predation

tornado

hurricane

fire

8.

Multiple Select

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following are examples of a density independent factors?

forest fire

seasonal cycles

storms

disease

9.

Multiple Select

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following are density dependent factors?

competition for resources

predation

disease

natural disasters

10.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

What would human alterations of the environment be considered? Ex. Cutting down the rain forests

Density-independent

Density-dependent

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

2 male deer fighting over a female deer would be an example of...

Competition

Disease

Natural disaster

Drought

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Lyme Disease spread by ticks in a deer population would be an example of...

Competition

Disease

Natural disaster

Drought

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A volcanic eruption or a blizzard would be an example of a...

Competition

Disease

Natural disaster

Drought

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A lack of precipitation that kills all vegetation in an area is called a...

Competition

Disease

Natural disaster

Drought

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Parasites spread more quickly in densely populated areas, therefore this would be considered...

Density-dependent

Density-independent

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