AP Environmental Science Flashcards: Survivorship Curves

Study Survivorship Curves in AP Environmental Science with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What curve type might you expect for a species with prolonged parental care?

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ANSWER

Type I. Extended care increases offspring survival rates during vulnerable early stages.

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This deck focuses on Survivorship Curves, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Environmental Science.

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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 graph of survivorship vs. age for a population shows a straight, steadily declining line (on a linear scale), suggesting an approximately constant probability of death at any age. Which curve type is this?
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