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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Birth Rate | the number of births per 1,000 individuals |
| Death Rate | the number of deaths per 1,000 individuals |
| Immigration | going into a population |
| Emigration | exit a population |
| Population density | number of individuals in an area of specific size |
| Limiting factor | An environmental factor that causes a population to stop growing |
| Examples of limiting factors | Weather conditions, space, food and water |
| Carrying capacity | The largest population an area can support |