Biology 11

Unit 3 assignment on Ecology

1. List and describe three factors that limit and control population growth.

(3 marks)

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2. Use a specific example to explain the reasons for cyclic population fluctuations (you
can use a labelled diagram if you wish!). (5 marks)
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3. Use the per capita rate of increase per year formula to calculate the percent
increase of a reproducing population of British Columbia marmots if the current size is
10,000 with a birthrate (natality) of 250 and a death rate (mortality) of 150. (2 marks)

= _______ per year

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4. Define and describe a pyramid of energy in terms of energy flow through an

ecosystem. Please use words (2 marks) and a diagram (2 marks) in your answer.
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5. Draw a 4-Point concept map (see Study Skill Technique web site or
the example below) to define and describe the process of succession. (7
marks)

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DEFINITION (What is it?)

TERM (ECOLOGICAL SUCCESSION)
CHARACTERISTICS (STAGES) What is it like?
EXAMPLES of the two main types

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6. In the following table, compare photosynthesis and cellular respiration in

terms of the reactants, products, chemical equations, and organelles
responsible. (8 marks)
COMPONENTS

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

CELLULAR RESPIRATION

Reactants (starting
chemicals or
ingredients)
Products (chemicals
produced)
Chemical equations
(the full chemical
equation)
Organelles
responsible (where
does this process
take place)

7. Use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the roles of photosynthesis

and cellular respiration. (5 marks)
Similarities will go in the middle portion (overlapping section)

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