Course
Anatomy & Physiology
Study Pack
Set 46 Population Ecology
Question 1
(Multiple Choice)
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In 1987, 18 black-footed ferrets, the last known individuals of this species, were captured and brought into a captive breeding program in Wyoming. In 1989, the total ferret population, still in captivity, was 120 animals. These 120 animals in 1989 represented:
A)N, the total population size.
B) N, the change in population size from 1987 to 1989.
C) N/ t, the rate of change in population size.
D)r, the per capita change in population size.
E)r, the exponential rate of growth of the population.
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Question 2
(Multiple Choice)
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A scientist is researching a population of blue jays in her city. In order to completely define this blue jay population, she must determine:
A)the size, range, and density of the blue jay population.
B)the predators and parasites of the blue jay population.
C)the climates in which the blue jays can survive.
D)whether the blue jays are r- or K-strategists.
E)the typical life history for an individual blue jay.
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Question 3
(Multiple Choice)
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The figures below represent three hypothetical populations; each circle is an individual. 
Select the pattern above that describes the following scenario: This is a social species.
Select the pattern above that describes the following scenario: This is a social species.A)diagram M
B)diagram H
C)diagram K
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