1. Logistic Growth
Growth of a population slows or stops as resources become less available
S curve

2. Carrying Capacity
The largest number of individuals that a given environment can support at a given time

3. Stable Population
Carrying Capacity (K)
Expontential
Rapid Growth
Slow Growth

4. Factors that cause population growth to decrease
Limiting Factor
Factors that cause population growth to decrease

5. Density-Dependent Factors
A limiting factor that
depends on population size
Factors:
Predation
Competition
Parasitism
Disease

6. Density Independent Factors
Affect all populations regardless of size
Examples
Weather
Natural disasters
Human activities