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How Populations Survive. pgs. B32-B41 Chapter 5: Lesson 3. 1. limiting factor…. anything that controls the growth or survival of a population. . the maximum population size that the resources in an area can support. 2. carrying capacity…. 3. endangered species….
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How Populations Survive pgs. B32-B41 Chapter 5: Lesson 3
1. limiting factor… • anything that controls the growth or survival of a population.
the maximum population size that the resources in an area can support. 2. carrying capacity…
3. endangered species… • species that are in danger of becoming extinct.
4. extinct…. • a species is extinct when it has died out completely.
5. threatened species… • species may become endangered.
How do people change the environment? • Urban Growth • Population has increased, land size remains the same. • Pollution • Air pollution • Water pollution • Garbage
Musical Chairs • What were you competing for? • chairs This is called the limiting factor.