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Environmental Science: A Study of Interrelationships, 8/e
Eldon Enger, Delta College
Bradley F. Smith, Western Washington University

Population Principles

Chapter Outline


Population Characteristics

    Natality and Mortality

    Sex Ratio and Age Distribution

    Population Density and Spatial Distribution

    Summary of Factors That Influence Population Growth Rates

A Population Growth Curve

Carrying Capacity

Environmental Close-Up: Population Growth of Invading Species

Reproductive Strategies and Population Fluctuations

Human Population Growth

Global Perspective: Managing Elephant Populations--Harvest or Birth Control?

    Social Factors Influence Human Population

    Ultimate Size Limitation

Issues & Analysis: Wolves and Moose on Isle Royale