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Title: F215 Population and Sustainability
Description: Simple but detailed notes, directly answering criteria on the specification for Population and Sustainability. Although, the OCR Biology spec has changed some topics may well be the same/similar. Please preview before purchase if interested.
Description: Simple but detailed notes, directly answering criteria on the specification for Population and Sustainability. Although, the OCR Biology spec has changed some topics may well be the same/similar. Please preview before purchase if interested.
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Tanisha Patel
Population and Sustainability
a) explain the significance of limiting factors in determining the final size of a population;
A habitat cannot support a population larger than its carry capacity because of limiting
factors which place a limit on population size
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c) describe predator–prey relationships and their possible effects on the population sizes of both
the predator and the prey;
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2)
3)
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Predator population increases as more prey are eaten
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Less predators survive, so predator population also decreases
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d) explain, with examples, the terms interspecific and intraspecific competition;
Intraspecific
occurs between members of the same species, keeping popn
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Interspecific
occurs between members of different species
E
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red and grey squirrels
e) distinguish between the terms conservation and preservation (HSW6a, 6b);
Conservation
Maintenance of biodiversity by sustainably exploiting the area
By giving extra food, adding individuals, fencing, controlling predators, vaccines
Preservation
Protect by leaving the habitat untouched
f) explain how the management of an ecosystem can provide resources in a sustainable way,
with reference to timber production in a temperate country;
Selective felling
● Some mature trees, diseased trees and unwanted species are harvested, leaving other
trees to develop and distribute seeds to fill the gaps
Strip felling
● Small patches, or strips, of forest are cleared completely, leaving other patches
untouched
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● These have a well developed root system and so grow fast
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● Can be repeated indefinitely
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Some management strategies may include:
● Raising the carrying capacity by providing extra food
● Moving individuals to enlarge populations
● Encouraging natural dispersion of individuals between fragmented habitats by
developing dispersal corridors of appropriate habitat
● Restricting dispersal of individuals by fencing
● Controlling predators and poachers
● Vaccinating individuals against disease
● Preserving habitats by preventing pollution or disruption
● Intervening to restrict the progress of succession
h) discuss the economic, social and ethical reasons for conservation of biological resources
(HSW6b, 7c);
Economic
● Species provide a valuable food source
● Genetic diversity in wild strains of domesticated species may be needed in future for
certain characteristics
● Natural environments are valuable sources of potentially beneficial resources E
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medicines
● Natural predators of pests can act as biological control agents
● Wild insect species pollinate crop plants
● Other organisms maintain water quality, protect soil and break down waste products
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● 1970s, population 5000, and 4000 tourists per year
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● More littering affects animal popns
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● Affects plant popns
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● Increased energy usage, releases more greenhouse gases, which contribute to global
climate change
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Destroy vegetation, harm
animals, fish and other wildlife
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● Global demand for energy increased, more demand for oil, pollute atmosphere and
water pollution
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● Immediately affected species with habitats close to coasts, such as sea lions and many
bird species
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● Rapid urbanisation increasing number of buildings for services and accommodation
and conversion of land for agricultural uses
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● Plant and tree species harvested and exploited faster than they can replenish, not
sustainable for environment leaves little left for other species to feed from or use as
habitats
Title: F215 Population and Sustainability
Description: Simple but detailed notes, directly answering criteria on the specification for Population and Sustainability. Although, the OCR Biology spec has changed some topics may well be the same/similar. Please preview before purchase if interested.
Description: Simple but detailed notes, directly answering criteria on the specification for Population and Sustainability. Although, the OCR Biology spec has changed some topics may well be the same/similar. Please preview before purchase if interested.