APES Unit 3 Progress Check MCQ 2023

800 mice born, 200 mice died 1990: 8 owls, 800 mice born, 300 mice died 1995: 30 owls, 400 mice born, 500 mice died 2000: 10 owls, 650 mice born, 475 mice died 2005: 14 owls, 625 mice born, 625 mice died 2010: 15 owls, 650 mice born, 550 mice died 2015: 16 owls, 575 mice born, 550 mice died 2020: 8 owls, 725 mice born, 450 mice died. Based on the trends shown in the table, in which of the following years was the owl population at carrying capacity? - ANS2015 Scientists collected data for 35 years on the populations of mice and owls in a given area. 1985: 2 owls, 800 mice born, 200 mice died 1990: 8 owls, 800 mice born, 300 mice died 1995: 30 owls, 400 mice born, 500 mice died 2000: 10 owls, 650 mice born, 475 mice died 2005: 14 owls, 625 mice born, 625 mice died 2010: 15 owls, 650 mice born, 550 mice died 2015: 16 owls, 575 mice born, 550 mice died 2020: 8 owls, 725 mice born, 450 mice died. Which of the following claims is best supported by the data shown in the table above? A The owl population experienced increased mortality from 2010 and 2015 because of small prey populations. B The owl population experienced population overshoot between 1995 and 2000 because of increased competition for resources. C The mouse population experienced increased fecundity between 2000 and 2005 because of declining resources. D The mouse population experienced zero population growth between 1985 and 1990 because of the large number of predators. - ANSB: The owl population experienced population overshoot between 1995 and 2000 because of increased competition for resources. The following age structure diagrams were created