AP Biology Flashcards: Population Ecology

Study Population Ecology in AP Biology with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the term for the birth rate minus the death rate?

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ANSWER

Natural increase rate. Indicates whether population is growing or declining naturally.

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AP Biology: Ecology

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This deck focuses on Population Ecology, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Biology.

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Work through these flashcards in short sessions. Try to answer each prompt before flipping the card, then revisit any cards you miss until the explanation feels automatic.

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A rabbit population in a grassland was monitored monthly. It increased from 50 to 80 to 130 over the first three months. In month 4, a viral disease outbreak occurred; counts then were 70 in month 4 and 60 in month 5. No major changes in predators or food were observed. Which factor most directly explains the population decrease after month 3?
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