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IB Biology HL C4.1.5 Carrying Capacity Questions

Interpret exponential-to-plateau curves and population data to relate carrying capacity to resources, predation, disease and changes in natality or mortality in IB Biology HL…

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Define carrying capacity as the maximum population size an environment can sustain, and explain how limited food, space, nesting sites or other resources cause growth to slow near that limit.
  • Interpret exponential-to-plateau or population data to identify carrying capacity and relate limiting factors, predation, disease, natality and mortality to fluctuations around it.

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IB Biology HL C4.1.5 Carrying Capacity Questions question 1

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Outline the effect of carrying capacity on the growth of a population.

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