2.3 - Population Change Over Time

Populations change over time

Factors of Change

• Population size changes in response to food supply, predation, the seasons, and birth rates.

 
Limiting Factor

• A limiting factor, such as water, light, or food, can affect population survival and growth.

Carrying Capacity

• The carrying capacity of an environment is the maximum population it can support.
• At carrying capacity a population stops growing.

 

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