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In some cases, population density is measured in terms of biomass rather than in terms of numbers because

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Important Questions on Organisms and Populations

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Which of the following is not an example of using relative density to measure population density in a certain area?
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For which of the following cases, population density can be easily determined by utilising a non-biological parameter?
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The given figure represents different factors affecting population density (N). If B = natality, D = mortality, E = emigration and I = immigration; then select the incorrect option regarding these.
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The density of a population, in a given habitat, during a given period, fluctuates due to changes in certain basic processes. On this basis, fill up boxes A and B in the given flowchart with the correct option.

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Which of the following is not a factor that would limit the growth of a population?
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The following table summarises the differences between natality and mortality. Select the incorrect ones.
  Natality Mortality
(i) Natality is the number of births per unit population per unit time. It is the number of deaths per unit population per unit time.
(ii) It adds new individuals to the population. It removes individuals from the population.
(iii) It increases the size of a population. It reduces the size of a population.
(iv) It increases population density. It reduces population density.
(v) It is low when the population size is small and high when the population size is large. It is high when the population size is small and low when the population size is large.
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Which of the following factors has a negative effect on the population growth rate?
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If, N = population density at a time then population density at time t + 1 can be written as Nt+1=Nt+ A+B-C+D. Select the correct option for A, B, C, and D from the following options.