Chapter 1. Age Structure and Survivorship Simulation

Age Structure and Survivorship Simulation

Question 1.1

Study the age structures and their corresponding survivorship curves below. They represent different populations of a bear species, a mosquito species, and a pelican species.

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Correct. See Key Concept 54.2 Population Growth Describes the Change in Population Size over Time
Incorrect. See Key Concept 54.2 Population Growth Describes the Change in Population Size over Time

Question 1.2

Study the two age structures below. They both represent the same population at different times in the population’s history.

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Correct. See Key Concept 54.2 Population Growth Describes the Change in Population Size over Time
Incorrect. See Key Concept 54.2 Population Growth Describes the Change in Population Size over Time

Question 1.3

Study the age structure for a human population below.

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Correct. See Key Concept 54.2 Population Growth Describes the Change in Population Size over Time
Incorrect. See Key Concept 54.2 Population Growth Describes the Change in Population Size over Time

Question 1.4

Study the two age structures below. One represents a population of mice and the other represents a population of wolves. Both populations are present in the same ecosystem.

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Correct. See Key Concept 54.2 Population Growth Describes the Change in Population Size over Time
Incorrect. See Key Concept 54.2 Population Growth Describes the Change in Population Size over Time

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