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IS Ecology CHP1-2
Populations and Communities: Lesson 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| birth rate | the number of births in a specific population in a certain time period |
| death rate | the number of deaths in a specific population in 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 a 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 |