You would expect to see a species growing at an exponential rate when a population has a constant birth rate through a period of time and it is never limited by food, disease, or space. WIth an exponential growth the rate of birth of a species alone can control how fast, and in some cases how slow, the population grows. A population will increase its rate and reach its maximum potential if it is filled with limitless amounts of resources. The numbers would start of slowly then pick up as quickly as the new individuals are added to the reproductive pool. Once they enter the pool the rate of growth will continue to increase over time.
Reference: Belk, Colleen and Borden-Maier, Virginia. 2010. Biology: Science for Life. 4th Edition. Pearson.
Exponential Growth is shaped in a J-form, this type of growth curve occurs when supplies and materials to a specific population are abundant. Since usually environments are not idealized and resources are limited, exponential growth curve doesn’t occur as much as a logistic growth curve. Logistic growth is a type of growth curve,in a S-form, that occurs more often in an environment. Since each environment has a carrying capacity,which is the number of individuals from a population an environment can hold,the logistic growth is the most logical way to represent a population size over time. An example of a population size that could be represented by an exponential growth curve are mice. Since mice reproduce many offspring at the time of reproduction the population size will exponentially grow, however since mice also have a high predation rate the exponential curve starts rapidly decreasing over a period of time. An example of a population size that could be represented by a logistic growth curve are lions. Usually when lions reproduce only a few offspring are created. However, once an environment reaches its carrying capacity, the population size decreases as the environment can’t sustain the entire population and the “fittest” survive.
Population Growth: Density dependent factors Abstract Sets of experiments were used to assess the growth rate of the Lemna minor, a duckweed population. The growth of Lemna minor was observed and followed by counting and recording the number of thalli on a weekly basis. These experiments were constructed lab models which varied the size of the starting thalli population, and varied the nutrient concentration the thali were placed in. In the first experimental model two plastic cups were prepared with pond water, then two healthy lemna minor plants were placed in the first cup while fifteen healthy lemna minor plants were placed in the second cup. The second experimental model consisted of four nutrient concentrations, a control model of no nutrients, a low nutrient model, a medium nutrient model and a high nutrient model. At high density populations, we observed a nonlinear decreasing growth rate with increasing lemna minor density. At very low densities, as expected, we observed an inverse density dependence. Duckweed reproduces by budding, causing a larger density to reproduce a greater amount of biomass. This would indicate that Duckweed likes overcrowding, and this may be a possible clue to the limiting factor in the growth of Duckweed. Introduction Lemna minor, commonly known as duckweed, is efficient and fast growing, making it an ideal experimental organism. It is known as a small aquatic monocotyledon which can be found floating in ponds, lakes or streams (Harper,
Draw a prokaryotic and a eukaryotic cell and list 3 differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Be creative in drawing, but be detailed! (1.5 point)
It is difficult to presume what would happen if one day Alberta’s population has the lowest average of population expansion ? As Johnston and Maclennan (2008) indicate, “Alberta’s population growth continued to be the highest among all provinces” (para. 1). At the same time, fast development of urban areas, stable economy and oil reserves attract newcomers to move the province of Alberta. In addition, the government of Alberta takes all possible measures to increase the quality of life and develop health facilities for all population groups. Furthermore, Alberta’s population expectations observe the significant changes in the future birth rates, which play very important role for the community growth.
Beyond a doubt we urgently need to address the devastating global issue of population growth in the United States America before we destroy our planet. We are facing many devastating economic problems, such as pollution, global warming, education, but the most critical is overconsumption. Overpopulation is a huge problem in the United States of America, which is causing us to run out of natural resources. The human race is already too large and is destroying the natural systems that support us. There are many solutions to this problem, but the common factor is controlling the human race. What can we do as a society to help contribute to controlling the population growth? “The United States is the most overpopulated country in the world” (Ehrlich).
Population size reaches zero in just approximately 11 years when the exponential growth rate, r is negative (-0.5). This means that the population is undergoing extinction. However, when the exponential growth rate, r is positive (0.5), the population size is fixed to 1000 individuals. The time taken for the population size to be fixed is approximately the same as when it undergoes extinction, which is about 11 years.
Birth rate is defined as the number of live births per thousand of population per year. The US birth rate has dropped to the lowest point in over 10 years. In the first quarter of 2017, the rate fell to 61.5 births per 1,000 women aged 15 to 44. This has fallen from the previous year of 62.5 births per 1,000 women. (Emanuel, CNN, 2017)
The pattern of population density in species C is increasing because the exponential growth is a J curve, increasing slope. Species C is in a position to thrive in the habitat because it is an invasive species. Species C will out compete competitor species for nutrition and water. It adapts to its environment and becomes fit for survival. It can also successfully reproduce in prime conditions. There is also a very low chance of predation for this species. But Species C has an abundant food supply.
decompose, pollute or are recycled. This exponential population increase led to the exponential requirements for resources, energy, food, housing and land, the exponential
There are three categories of factors that contribute to a low or high growth rates. These categories are the demand factor, the efficiency factor, and supply factors. Government spending or exports can lead to a higher to aggregate demand and higher economic growth. “Economic growth requires increases in total spending to realize the output gain made available by increased production capacity” (McConnell, 2012, p. 513). One way to accomplish this is by lowering interest rates. Lower interest rates make borrowing cheaper. This encourages consumers to spend more money. Efficiency is attained when resources are used “…in the least costly way to produce the
Worldwide, enough food is being produced in order to feed everyone, yet the technology that is used in order to produce the food doesn’t necessarily meet the needs of every single individual. However within the recent decades there has been quite an impressive growth in the food production, yet this has been made possible due to the developmental improvement, the increased use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides and the expansion of crop land. The problem with that is our population doesn’t decrease in growth it increases at a constant rate and once it reaches the max capacity how will the food production levels accommodate the people at a global level. The answer is that as our population increases
All animals interact with their environment and their ability to grow is limited by the resources available to them. The maximum number of individuals of a species that a certain environment can support is called that species' carrying capacity. Biologists can determine the population of a species based on the carrying capacity by using models. That can indicate whether certain species are endangered or abundant in the wild. There are numbers of factors that can determine a species' carrying capacity and models can be used to show the population growth of that species.
Paul was a chief of explosive growth. He devoted himself to individuals and activities that would influence the world. His time was restricted, but his influence seemed boundless. Paul’s actions transformed not only his world but ours as well. The approach Paul is as effective today as it was two thousand years ago. Promoting explosive growth you have to attract and equip people for ministry.
Draw a rough sketch of the type of “population growth” graph that your organism would display (give a title, label axis). Explain why you chose this graph and what the different parts of the graph represent with regards to population growth.Describe any factors that influence the shape of this graph. [You need to think about this, you will not find this on the internet!] [ /8 marks]
Human population growth is becoming a huge issue in our world today. The population is increasing rapidly. The reason that it is becoming a concern is because it has affected the economic, environmental, and social aspects of our world. In the film Frontline: Heat, we can see how there might not be a future for our planet unless we are able to reduce the emissions and make our world a safe place. Not only for the present but also for future generations so that they are able to live long and healthy lives.