SBI 4UILearning Goals &Test ReviewforPopulation Dynamics
Learning Goals / R / Y / G(11.1) Describe and compare methods of population sampling: Head Count, Transect, Quadrat, Mark-Recapture.
(11.1) Calculate population sizes in simulated cases using the Quadrat, Transect and Mark-Recapture methods.
(11.1) Compare the following population distribution types including examples: random, uniform, clumped
(11.1) Explain the terms survivorship (3 types) and fecundity.
(11.2) Compare the terms emigration, immigration, birth rate (natality), death rate (mortality) and biotic potential and explain their effects on population change.
(11.2) Compare, using explanations and graphs, the exponential growth model and the logistic growth model.
(11.2) Calculate instantaneous growth rates using the exponential growth model equation.
(11.2) Calculate population density and change using equations.
(11.2) Calculate instantaneous growth rates using the logistic growth model equation and explain the effects of carrying capacity.
(11.2) Compare r-selected strategies to k-selected strategies and explain their connection to the logistic growth model equation.
(11.3) Compare density-dependent factors to density independent factors and explain how they regulate natural populations.
(11.3) Compare intraspecific competition factors to interspecific competition factors and explain how they regulate natural populations.
(11.3) Explain, using explanations and graphs, the population cycle model and the sinusoidal growth pattern.
(11.3) Explain the importance of defence mechanisms in regulating natural populations and List and describe 3 defence mechanisms in plants and/or animals.
(11.3) Compare the following symbiotic relationships including examples: parasitism, commensalism, mutualism.
(12.1) Explain the trends in human population growth in the past 2000 years.
(12.1) Compare and explain, using explanations and graphs, population growth in developed vs. undeveloped.
(12.1) Compare and explain, using population pyramids, population growth in developed vs. undeveloped.
(12.1) Explain the terms carrying capacity and ecological footprint and their relationship to each other.
(12.2) Use the following terms when explaining how we must develop solutions to our energy, food and waste requirements as a human population: bio-magnification, deforestation, sustainability, overexploitation, minimum viable population size, biodiversity.