Chapter 8 Book Study: Understanding Populations
Handed out: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Name: _______________________________ Date: ______________________ Period: _________
1. Define population. (pg. 197)
2. Compare & contrast density & dispersion. Give example of each. (pg. 198)
3. Fill out the equation for growth rate below. (pg. 198)
4. List an organism that has HIGH reproductive potential below and give TWO reasons why. (pg.
199)
5. Compare and contrast exponential growth and logistic growth (carrying capacity). Include a
small diagram of each graph. (pg. 200)
6. Define limiting resource (factor). List two examples. (pg. 201)
7. Compare and contrast density dependent and density independent (pg. 202)
Chapter 8 Book Study: Understanding Populations
Handed out: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
8. Define niche. (pg. 203)
9. Complete the table below (pg. 204)
Interaction
Species A
Competition
Species B
Description
Predation/Parasitism
Mutualism
Commensalism
10. What is niche restriction? Define and give an example from the textbook (pg. 205)
Case Study: Predator-Prey Interactions (pg. 206-207)
11. What is camouflage? Give an example of an organism using camouflage as an adaptation. (pg.
206)
12. What is a warning sign that a prey animal contains toxic chemicals? (pg. 206)
13. What is mimicry? Give an example of an organism using mimicry as an adaptation. (pg. 206)
14. List two examples of protective coverings you may see in nature. (pg. 207)