LIFE SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -A population is a group of individuals of the same species that live in the same geographic area that interbreed with each other. Many species consist of multiple populations dispersed over a few to many geographic areas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Individuals make up a population; populations make up a species; multiple species and their interactions make up a community; and multiple species and their interactions make up ecosystems when you include the abiotic factors.

Detailed explanation-3: -A population consists of the number of individuals in-a given area at a particular time.

Detailed explanation-4: -The species population size is limited by environmental factors like adequate food, shelter, water, and mates. If these needs are not met, the population will decrease until the resource rebounds. Explore carrying capacity with these curated classroom resources.