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Understanding Population Ecology Basics

Ecology of Populations discusses population growth patterns, with populations growing when birth rates exceed mortality rates. Age distribution diagrams show growth patterns grouped by age categories. Human activities can alter ecosystem balance either positively or negatively. Key human impacts include global warming from CO2 emissions; deforestation reducing habitats; ozone depletion from CFCs allowing more UV rays; impacts of fishing and invasive species; and effects of exotic pet and agricultural trades. Biodiversity and natural resources are important to maintain interconnected ecosystems.

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Understanding Population Ecology Basics

Ecology of Populations discusses population growth patterns, with populations growing when birth rates exceed mortality rates. Age distribution diagrams show growth patterns grouped by age categories. Human activities can alter ecosystem balance either positively or negatively. Key human impacts include global warming from CO2 emissions; deforestation reducing habitats; ozone depletion from CFCs allowing more UV rays; impacts of fishing and invasive species; and effects of exotic pet and agricultural trades. Biodiversity and natural resources are important to maintain interconnected ecosystems.

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Ecology of Populations

What is ecology?
___________________________________________________________.
Population Growth - Populations grow when ___________________
rate exceeds rate of mortality ________________.
Age Distribution - Age-Structure Diagram shows growth
patterns of populations grouped into
categories

_________________

_____________________

What is the difference in population density between developed and


less-developed countries?
____________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________.

Humans are part of the Earth's __________________. Human activities


can either _______________________ or _____________________ alter
the balance of an ecosystem.
How do human activities affect the environment?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________.
Human impacts on the Environment:

Global warming
Use of machinery by humans ________________ to be increasing
_________ levels in the air. CO2 prevents heat from escaping, possibly
causing slight ___________________________ temperature increases.

Deforestation
Caused by demand for ____________ products, need for ____________,
farmland, housing, and roads.
________________________ causes habitat
_______________________. Animals and _______________ are forced
into confined areas.

Ozone depletion
Caused by aerosol chemicals called ___________________________
(CFCs).
CFCs
Escape into _______________________, reacts breaking down the
ozone (______, a protective atmospheric layer).
_______ rays penetrate the atmosphere and
cause _______________ to many organisms.

Fishing activities
Demand for fish and ________________.

Commercial Fishing can be ____________________ to environment in


many ways.
Invasive species (EXOTIC SPECIES)
Introduced by people _________________________ or intentionally.
Can cause problems if no ____________________ enemies are present.
Do you know of any invasive species?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Exotic pet trade
__________________ and sell wild animals from exotic locations.
Wealthy buyers and collectors desire ____________________ animals
Animals removed from their ___________________ causes an
_________________________________ in the ecosystem.

Importance of the Environment:


Biodiversity - Many different types of ________________________.
Organisms depend upon ____________ another.

Interfering with one organism can have a ____________________ effect


to many within the ___________________.
Natural resources
___________-renewable includes fossil fuels (petroleum, coal).
________________________ includes animals, plants, water, wind, etc.
even renewable ____________________ can run out.
Renewable energy sources include _______________________,
geothermal energy, _________________ currents.

Agricultural
DDT
Fertilizers
Animal _______________ (nitrogen)
Homes
Strong ________________ agents
Industry
___________ gases and wastes
______________ rain

Sum it Up!
What are three new things you learned about Ecology?
1.

2.

3.

Has your opinion changed about the environment? Explain.

What can you do to help the environment? Explain.

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