Middle School Life Science : Understand the effect of limited resources on populations

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Example Question #1 : Understand The Effect Of Limited Resources On Populations

Which of these is NOT a resource?

Possible Answers:

water

organisms

plastic

space

Correct answer:

plastic

Explanation:

The answer is plastic. 


Resources are defined as a substance or object in the environment required by an organism for normal growth, maintenance, and reproduction. Resources can be consumed by one organism and, as a result, become unavailable to another organism. When resources are limited, “competition,” increases and some populations of organisms will decrease. Some individuals may even be weaker or smaller without the resources they need.

Natural disasters, environmental changes, and humans can all have an effect on the availability of resources. When a drought occurs, many plants and animals die. When forests are cleared for human use, animals and plants do not have habitat.

Some animals are technically a “resource” for others. The predator prey relationship consists of the interactions between two species and their consequent effects on each other. In the predator prey relationship, one species is feeding on the other species. The prey species is the animal being fed on, and the predator is the animal being fed. Usually these populations go through cycles.

 

Example Question #2 : Understand The Effect Of Limited Resources On Populations

If a drought were to occur which of these would be affected by the lack of resources?

Possible Answers:

animals

all of these would be effected

plants

humans

Correct answer:

all of these would be effected

Explanation:

The answer is "all of these would be effected" because all organisms need water. Additionally some animals eat plants, and humans eat animals. 

Resources are defined as a substance or object in the environment required by an organism for normal growth, maintenance, and reproduction. Resources can be consumed by one organism and, as a result, become unavailable to another organism. When resources are limited, “competition,” increases and some populations of organisms will decrease. Some individuals may even be weaker or smaller without the resources they need.

Natural disasters, environmental changes, and humans can all have an effect on the availability of resources. When a drought occurs, many plants and animals die. When forests are cleared for human use, animals and plants do not have habitat.

Some animals are technically a “resource” for others. The predator prey relationship consists of the interactions between two species and their consequent effects on each other. In the predator prey relationship, one species is feeding on the other species. The prey species is the animal being fed on, and the predator is the animal being fed. Usually these populations go through cycles.

 

Example Question #1 : Understand The Effect Of Limited Resources On Populations

Which is most likely the reason that sharing habitat with lions would cause there to be limited resources for cheetahs?

Possible Answers:

They use so much space

They drink a lot of water

They feed on the same prey

They sit under the trees

Correct answer:

They feed on the same prey

Explanation:

The answer is "they feed on the same prey." 

Resources are defined as a substance or object in the environment required by an organism for normal growth, maintenance, and reproduction. Resources can be consumed by one organism and, as a result, become unavailable to another organism. When resources are limited, “competition,” increases and some populations of organisms will decrease. Some individuals may even be weaker or smaller without the resources they need.

Natural disasters, environmental changes, and humans can all have an effect on the availability of resources. When a drought occurs, many plants and animals die. When forests are cleared for human use, animals and plants do not have habitat.

Some animals are technically a “resource” for others. The predator prey relationship consists of the interactions between two species and their consequent effects on each other. In the predator prey relationship, one species is feeding on the other species. The prey species is the animal being fed on, and the predator is the animal being fed. Usually these populations go through cycles.

Example Question #4 : Understand The Effect Of Limited Resources On Populations

Which of these human actions most limits resources for animals?

Possible Answers:

building a shopping mall

making a community garden

going camping and swimming in the river

making laws that protect a national forest

Correct answer:

building a shopping mall

Explanation:

The answer is building a shopping mall

Resources are defined as a substance or object in the environment required by an organism for normal growth, maintenance, and reproduction. Resources can be consumed by one organism and, as a result, become unavailable to another organism. When resources are limited, “competition,” increases and some populations of organisms will decrease. Some individuals may even be weaker or smaller without the resources they need.

Natural disasters, environmental changes, and humans can all have an effect on the availability of resources. When a drought occurs, many plants and animals die. When forests are cleared for human use, animals and plants do not have habitat.

Some animals are technically a “resource” for others. The predator prey relationship consists of the interactions between two species and their consequent effects on each other. In the predator prey relationship, one species is feeding on the other species. The prey species is the animal being fed on, and the predator is the animal being fed. Usually these populations go through cycles.

Example Question #3 : Understand The Effect Of Limited Resources On Populations

Sharks are often hunted for their fins. The overfishing of sharks can affect the availability of phytoplankton even though they are at opposite ends of their food chain. How is this possible?

Possible Answers:

humans will hunt for more phytoplankton when they're hunting for more sharks

any disruption in a food chain will have affects on other populations of organisms in the same food web

overfishing of sharks changes the water quality

phytoplankton live on shark fins

Correct answer:

any disruption in a food chain will have affects on other populations of organisms in the same food web

Explanation:

The answer is "any disruption in a food chain will have affects on other populations of organisms in the same food chain."

Resources are defined as a substance or object in the environment required by an organism for normal growth, maintenance, and reproduction. Resources can be consumed by one organism and, as a result, become unavailable to another organism. When resources are limited, “competition,” increases and some populations of organisms will decrease. Some individuals may even be weaker or smaller without the resources they need.

Natural disasters, environmental changes, and humans can all have an effect on the availability of resources. When a drought occurs, many plants and animals die. When forests are cleared for human use, animals and plants do not have habitat.

Some animals are technically a “resource” for others. The predator prey relationship consists of the interactions between two species and their consequent effects on each other. In the predator prey relationship, one species is feeding on the other species. The prey species is the animal being fed on, and the predator is the animal being fed. Usually these populations go through cycles.

 

Example Question #4 : Understand The Effect Of Limited Resources On Populations

In desert environments, fresh water is a limited resource. Which of these is NOT a way organisms have responded to the lack of availability of water?

Possible Answers:

some animals will die and further limit food resources for other animals

animals spend more time in the sun than they usually would

top predators like lions will defend their territories with water from competition

plants like cacti have adapted ways of conserving water

Correct answer:

animals spend more time in the sun than they usually would

Explanation:

The answer is "animals spend more time in the sun than they usually would." This would require more water from their bodies to be used in the cooling process when water is already scarce. Most animals spend more time in the shade when water is not readily available.

Resources are defined as a substance or object in the environment required by an organism for normal growth, maintenance, and reproduction. Resources can be consumed by one organism and, as a result, become unavailable to another organism. When resources are limited, “competition,” increases and some populations of organisms will decrease. Some individuals may even be weaker or smaller without the resources they need.

Natural disasters, environmental changes, and humans can all have an effect on the availability of resources. When a drought occurs, many plants and animals die. When forests are cleared for human use, animals and plants do not have habitat.

Some animals are technically a “resource” for others. The predator prey relationship consists of the interactions between two species and their consequent effects on each other. In the predator prey relationship, one species is feeding on the other species. The prey species is the animal being fed on, and the predator is the animal being fed. Usually these populations go through cycles.

 

Example Question #5 : Understand The Effect Of Limited Resources On Populations

Limited resources are affecting population growth in a habitat. What type of graph best represents this scenario?

Possible Answers:

logarithmic, or "S shaped" curve

exponential curve, or "J shaped" curve

linear 

climate curve

Correct answer:

logarithmic, or "S shaped" curve

Explanation:

The answer is "logarithmic, or "S shaped" curve" because when resources are limited, populations can only increase to a certain carrying capacity then population growth will level out.

Resources are defined as a substance or object in the environment required by an organism for normal growth, maintenance, and reproduction. Resources can be consumed by one organism and, as a result, become unavailable to another organism. When resources are limited, “competition,” increases and some populations of organisms will decrease. Some individuals may even be weaker or smaller without the resources they need.

Natural disasters, environmental changes, and humans can all have an effect on the availability of resources. When a drought occurs, many plants and animals die. When forests are cleared for human use, animals and plants do not have habitat.

Some animals are technically a “resource” for others. The predator prey relationship consists of the interactions between two species and their consequent effects on each other. In the predator prey relationship, one species is feeding on the other species. The prey species is the animal being fed on, and the predator is the animal being fed. Usually these populations go through cycles.

 

Example Question #3 : Understand The Effect Of Limited Resources On Populations

Which of the following is a limiting factor in an ecosystem?

Possible Answers:

availability of water

all of these

habitat

availability of food

Correct answer:

all of these

Explanation:

The answer is "all of these."

Resources are defined as a substance or object in the environment required by an organism for normal growth, maintenance, and reproduction. Resources can be consumed by one organism and, as a result, become unavailable to another organism. When resources are limited, “competition,” increases and some populations of organisms will decrease. Some individuals may even be weaker or smaller without the resources they need.

Natural disasters, environmental changes, and humans can all have an effect on the availability of resources. When a drought occurs, many plants and animals die. When forests are cleared for human use, animals and plants do not have habitat.

Some animals are technically a “resource” for others. The predator prey relationship consists of the interactions between two species and their consequent effects on each other. In the predator prey relationship, one species is feeding on the other species. The prey species is the animal being fed on, and the predator is the animal being fed. Usually these populations go through cycles.

 

Example Question #7 : Understand The Effect Of Limited Resources On Populations

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The image shows growth for population A and population B. Which population has limited resources?

Possible Answers:

population B

both of these

population A

neither of these

Correct answer:

population B

Explanation:

The answer is population B, because it has reached carrying capacity and is no longer growing. 

Resources are defined as a substance or object in the environment required by an organism for normal growth, maintenance, and reproduction. Resources can be consumed by one organism and, as a result, become unavailable to another organism. When resources are limited, “competition,” increases and some populations of organisms will decrease. Some individuals may even be weaker or smaller without the resources they need.

Natural disasters, environmental changes, and humans can all have an effect on the availability of resources. When a drought occurs, many plants and animals die. When forests are cleared for human use, animals and plants do not have habitat.

Some animals are technically a “resource” for others. The predator prey relationship consists of the interactions between two species and their consequent effects on each other. In the predator prey relationship, one species is feeding on the other species. The prey species is the animal being fed on, and the predator is the animal being fed. Usually these populations go through cycles.

 

Example Question #8 : Understand The Effect Of Limited Resources On Populations

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The image shows growth for population A and population B. Which population has unlimited resources?

Possible Answers:

both of these

population B

population A

neither of these

Correct answer:

population A

Explanation:

The answer is "population A" because it's growing exponentially and does not level out.
 
Resources are defined as a substance or object in the environment required by an organism for normal growth, maintenance, and reproduction. Resources can be consumed by one organism and, as a result, become unavailable to another organism. When resources are limited, “competition,” increases and some populations of organisms will decrease. Some individuals may even be weaker or smaller without the resources they need.

Natural disasters, environmental changes, and humans can all have an effect on the availability of resources. When a drought occurs, many plants and animals die. When forests are cleared for human use, animals and plants do not have habitat.

Some animals are technically a “resource” for others. The predator prey relationship consists of the interactions between two species and their consequent effects on each other. In the predator prey relationship, one species is feeding on the other species. The prey species is the animal being fed on, and the predator is the animal being fed. Usually these populations go through cycles.

 

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