b) Which two species do you think would be most likely to exhibit a competitive relationship? Whyc) Explain two density-dependent factors that may affect population P in this area 1. There are six species of animals in an area at the end of Thunder Bay. The area is wooded land coveringrolling hills with two small rivers. Most of the area is surrounded by farm land where people have sheepand cows. There are three roads in the area, one of which leads to an expanding subdivision.FEEDING MATURITYSPECIESPOYOUNGMASSPERCYCLE15 kg1 kg20 kg40 kg50 kg30 kgcarnivoreomnivorecarnivoreherbivoreomnivoreherbivore2 years5 months2 years1 year10 months2 years6PARENTAL LIFESPANCAREP2 months10 months8 months6 months8 months5 years2 years4 years6 years9 years7 yearsHUMANINTERACTIONSmanylewa) Chose the species you believe to be most likely to become endangered and the species you believe tobe least likely to become endangered. Compare and contrast these two species to explain yourdecision.

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1. There are six species of animals in an area at the end of Thunder Bay. The area is wooded land covering rolling hills with two small rivers. Most of the area is surrounded by farm land where people have sheep and cows. There are three roads in the area, one of which leads to an expanding subdivision. SPECIES FEEDING MATURITY P O R S T U MASS 15 kg 1 kg 20 kg 40 kg 50 kg 30 kg carnivore omnivore carnivore herbivore omnivore herbivore 2 years 5 months 2 years 1 year 10 months 2 years YOUNG PER CYCLE 6 3 4 8 2 PARENTAL LIFE CARE SPAN 5 months 2 months 10 months 8 months 6 months 8 months 5 years 2 years 4 years 6 years 9 years 7 years HUMAN INTERACTIONS few few many many few many a) Chose the species you believe to be most likely to become endangered and the species you believe to be least likely to become endangered. Compare and contrast these two species to explain your decision.

1. There are six species of animals in an area at the end of Thunder Bay. The area is wooded land covering rolling hills with two small rivers. Most of the area is surrounded by farm land where people have sheep and cows. There are three roads in the area, one of which leads to an expanding subdivision. SPECIES FEEDING MATURITY P O R S T U MASS 15 kg 1 kg 20 kg 40 kg 50 kg 30 kg carnivore omnivore carnivore herbivore omnivore herbivore 2 years 5 months 2 years 1 year 10 months 2 years YOUNG PER CYCLE 6 3 4 8 2 PARENTAL LIFE CARE SPAN 5 months 2 months 10 months 8 months 6 months 8 months 5 years 2 years 4 years 6 years 9 years 7 years HUMAN INTERACTIONS few few many many few many a) Chose the species you believe to be most likely to become endangered and the species you believe to be least likely to become endangered. Compare and contrast these two species to explain your decision.

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

15th Edition

ISBN:9781337408332

Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter48: Human Impacts On The Biosphere

Section: Chapter Questions

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