Biology 106 Dr. Dudash

Study Questions Fall 1999

Study Questions Set 10 - Handed out December 6, 1999

Due: In LECTURE on Monday, Dec. 13, 1999.

All answers MUST be TYPED unless mathematical computation is needed.

Use no more than one of a page of single spaced typed text.

Please answer 3 of the following questions:

1. What 4 factors limit population growth?

2. Compare and contrast density dependent and density independent factors on population growth.

3. How does exponential and logistic growth differ?

4. Define "Niche" and provide an example

5. Define: The Principle of Competitive Exclusion and provide an example.

6. Compare and contrast how both plants and animals prevent from being eaten.

7. Diagram a series of trophic levels and show the energy flow among levels.

8. Why is nutrient cycling important to humans?

9. Conservation and restoration biology utilizes what 4 major areas of basic science in developing policy?

10. What is one major causes of species extinction and provide an example.

11. What are the 3 major points commonly utilized to make "Prioritization Decisions" with regards to species conservation and restoration?