Population Dynamics (PE App)

Question 1

population dynamics

Answer 1

changes in size & otro characteristics of populations through time & space

Question 2

fertility

Answer 2

avg. # surviving children each female has during lifetime

Question 3

replacement rate

Answer 3

offspring each female must produce over entire life to “replace” herself & mate

• results in no population growth
• actual # is ± 2 b/c some offspring die b4 reproducing

Question 4

zero population growth (ZPG)

Answer 4

state of stable population size due to fertility staying @ replacement rate for at least 1 generation

Question 5

cycle

Answer 5

a predictable, continuous pattern