Chapter 52 Test Hints

Free Response:
The free response question will be from chapter 52 and is: “Describe how limiting factors regulate the growth of populations.” Include in your answer the following concepts and you will do very well. Make sure you are able to explain it all very well:
Exponential Growth
Intrinsic rate of increase
J shaped curve
Logistic population growth
S shaped curve
Carrying Capacity
Density Dependent Factors
Density Independent Factors
Give an example using predator-prey populations

By the way. . .this question is very similar to one of the AP Biology Free Response questions from several years ago!

Multiple Choice:
Study the answers to the homework questions.
Review my lecture on chapter 50.
Review the Cliffs AP Biology book. Do the questions at the end of the chapter.
***Super Important Hint!!!!To test what you have learned, do the chapter 50 and 52 quizzes on the CD ROM.. They are excellent!