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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is the phase called where the population gowth curve graph decreases | Decline phase |
| group of organisms of the same species which live in the same place at the same time, and can interbreed with each other | population |
| the upper limit on the size of the population that the environment can sustain | carrying capacity |
| one single species competing for food is an example of____________ competition | intraspecific |
| two separate species competing for nesting sites is an example of ____________ competition | interspecific |
| interspecific competition can be of great importance in determining the _________ of a species. | distribution |
| a relatively self-contained, interacting community of organisms, and the environment in which they live and interact | ecosystem |
| the first species to colonise bare ground are ____________ | pioneer species |
| The phase of population growth in which the organisms adjust to their new environment | lag phase |
| When different areas of forests are coppiced each year this is called ________ coppicing | rotational |
| The removal of all trees in an area at once | Clear Felling |
| When fertilisers used on crops, are washed into streams and the nutrients cause an increase in algae and bacteria, and a decrease in oxygen. | Eutrophication |