1. Populations IB Biology

8. Questions to help direct your individual notes for this topic 1.Outline how population size is affected by: -natality -immigration -mortality -emigration 2.Draw and label a graph showing a sigmoid (s-shaped) population growth curve 3.Explain the reasons for: -the exponential growth phase -the plateau phase -the transitional phase between these two phases 4.List three factors that set limits to population increase

9. Graph 1: Rabbits Over Time a. The graph shows a __________ growth curve. b. The carrying capacity for rabbits is ______ c. During which period of time were the rabbits in exponential growth?

10. Graph 2: Average Toe Length a.In 1800, about how many people surveyed had a 3 cm toe? _______ b.How many in 2000? _______ c.In 2000, what is the mode toe length? ______ d.What is the median toe length in 1800 _______

11. Graph 3: Mexico and US a)In Mexico, what percentage of the population is between 0-4 years of age? _______ b)In the US? ______ c)Which population is growing the fastest? ________ d)Which age group has the smallest number in both countries? _____