Answer:
Question 1: How does increasing the size of the habitat affect carrying capacity? Explain your answer. Recall the scenarios: 0–15 years, Little land; 15–30 years, Moderate land; 30–45 years, Ample land.
Population numbers self-regulate to some extent since mortality rise when a population exceeds its carrying capacity. Carrying capacity is affected by disease, competition, predator-prey interactions, resource usage, and the number of populations in an ecosystem.
Explanation:
Question 2: How and why did changes in the environmental conditions affect carrying capacity in this scenario? Recall the scenarios: 0–15 years, Harsh winter; 15–30 years, Harsh winter and Cold spring; 30–45 years, Harsh winter, Cold spring, and Hot summer.
The carrying capacity of an environment is also affected by conditions within or adjacent to it. If the environment is adjacent to a human population, for example, this may have an impact on its carrying capacity. Pollution can also have an impact on the carrying capacity of an environment.
Question 3: If there were no other changes in the habitat, would the value under “Larger Than Ample” be correct? Why or why not
Climate change isn't only about global warming. While it is true that temperatures would rise during the summer months, it is also feasible that the winter months would be even colder. As a result of this effect, the winters will be exceptionally cold from year 0 to 15.
Question 4: Suppose there were changes in the habitat that caused this actual value. What might a combination of those changes be
Assume that the climate in a habitat shifts. The amount of precipitation reduces by 20% over time. It will have an impact on the habitat because species that have adapted to drier climates will supplant those that are less suited to the new climate. This best circumstance explains the cause for adaptation, and those that adapted rapidly will replace those who found it difficult to adapt, resulting in the extinction of species as those who can thrive will be able to cope with the rapid shift in the environment. The most fittest survive in the new environment, according to Charle's Darwin thesis.
Question 5: How would you describe the effect of a 1°C increase of temperature on the biodiversity of the habitat in terms of number of populations and number of individuals in the populations? Use evidence from your graph and table to support your answer
The graph and table in the supplied question were not provided, nor could they be found anywhere, hence the question was answered based on prior knowledge. Earth's species can adapt to their surroundings, however adaptation in organisms can take thousands to tens of thousands of years. However, for the last 200 years, a consistent rise in temperature has been recorded.
The thermal limits of species residing in the tropics, equator, and poles have already been altered. If the global average temperature rises by one degree Celsius, the number of people on the globe will drop. The population of a species will decline as the number of individuals decreases.
