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Chapter 2:Lesson 2
Living things and the envrionment
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Birth Rate | The number of births 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 |