Population Dynamics and Environmental Disruptions Quiz

Birth rate is the primary factor influencing population growth.

Natural selection is the process of individuals or populations adapting to their environment over time.

Demography is the study of the statistical characteristics of human populations.

The biosphere refers to the sum total of all living organisms on Earth and the areas they inhabit.

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, including species, ecosystems, and genetic diversity.

Overpopulation leads to deforestation, a negative impact on the environment.

The demographic transition model explains changes in population growth over time.

Rural-to-urban migration is a major driver of urbanization and its impacts on population dynamics.

Ocean acidification is linked to global warming, an environmental disruption.

Declining fertility rates significantly impact the aging population in developed countries.

Counterurbanization is the pattern of population movement from urban to rural areas.

Carrying capacity refers to the maximum sustainable population size in an environment.

Carbon dioxide is the greenhouse gas most associated with human activities and climate change.

Habitat destruction is the primary cause of biodiversity loss.

The depletion of the ozone layer is primarily associated with ozone depletion.

The release of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) into the atmosphere is primarily associated with ozone depletion.

Evolution describes the process by which species become better suited to their environment over time through the passing of beneficial traits to offspring.