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Chapter 1 Science
Lesson 2 Populations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Birth Rate | the number of birth per 1,000 individuals for a certain time period |
| Death Rate | the number of deaths per 1,000 individuals for a certain time period |
| Immigration | movement of individuals into a population's area |
| Emigration | movement of individuals out of a population's area |
| Population Density | the number of individuals in an area of specific size |
| Limiting Factor | an environmental factor that causes a population to decrease in size |
| Carrying capacity | the largest population that a particular environment can support |