How and why did changes in the environmental conditions affect carrying capacity in this

scenario? Recall the scenarios: 0–15 years, Harsh winter; 15–30 years, Harsh winter and Cold spring;

30–45 years, Harsh winter, Cold spring, and Hot summer.

What is thought to have caused the mass extinction at the end of the cretaceous period?

Which label correctly identifies what x represents in the concept map?

Match the following terms and definitions. 1. species that are adapted to live in equilibrium at carrying capacity population density 2. population growth that reaches equilibrium and carrying capacity population 3. death rate mortality 4. birth rate k-selected 5. a group of interacting individuals of the same species within the same geographic area natality 6. the number of organisms living in a particular area logistic growth