Dependent

or
Independent
Directions: Read each situation in the table below, then state if it is a density-independent
limiting factor or a density-dependent factor. Indicate the specific limiting factor that is occurring.
 Density- dependent Emigration

Density – independent Human activities

Density – independent Human activities

Density – independent Natural disaster

Density- dependent Predation

Activity 2
Study the chart about the habitat where cow population has reached its carrying capacity and answer the
following questions.
What is carrying capacity? What have you noticed with the population of cow between may and june?
• What is carrying capacity?

• What have you noticed with the population of cow between may and June?
Explain the importance of biodiversity in adaptation and
survival of organisms.
 Fill me!

Directions: complete the statements by filling in with the correct word(s)

found in the box.
1. ___________________ gives us an idea on how fast a population changes over time.
2. ______________________ of an ecosystem can be described as the resilience to withstand changes that may occur
in the environment.
3. If the population’s density does not directly influence changes in population’s growth, then it is called a
_______________________________.
4-5. A factor that regulates a population’s growth and is influenced by _______________________ is called
______________________________.
6. The species is considered to have _____________________________ if their products are sources of food,
medicine, clothing, shelter, and energy.
7. __________________________ is the key indicator of the health of an ecosystem.
8. A species has a/an __________________________________ if there are benefits produced by the organism without
using them.
9. ________________________________ are limiting factors that spread faster in densely populated areas.
10.____________________ determines the maximum population size of a species that the ecosystem can sustain with
its natural resources.
LEARNING TASK 4. ENCIRCLE THE LETTER OF THE CORRECT ANSWER BASED
ON WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS LESSON.

1.It is a group of organisms in a certain area.

a. Population
b. Carrying capacity
c. Density independent factors
d. Density dependent factors
1.It is a group of organisms in a certain area.

• Ans:
2. It refers to the number of individuals who can supported in a given area
within natural resources limits.

a. Population
b. Carrying capacity
c. Density independent factors
d.Density dependent factors
2. It refers to the number of individuals who can supported in a given area within
natural resources limits.

Ans:
3. These are the limiting factors that can stop population from growing
can be such things as natural disasters, temperature, sunlight and the
activities of humans in the environment.

a.Population
b.Carrying capacity
c.Density independent factors
d.Density dependent factors
3. These are the limiting factors that can stop population from growing
can be such things as natural disasters, temperature, sunlight and the
activities of humans in the environment.

Ans:
4. These are the factors that come into play when population reaches a
certain number of organisms.

a. Population
b. Carrying capacity
c. Density independent factors
d.Density dependent factors
4. These are the factors that come into play when population reaches a
certain number of organisms.

Ans:
5. It describes how varied are life forms in different ecosystems.

a.biology
b.botany
c.biochemistry
d.biodiversity
6. Which of the following causes a decreasing wildlife population in most of
the places in our country

Ans:
6. Which of the following causes a decreasing wildlife population in most
of the places in our country

A. Loss of habitat
B. Loss of limiting factor
C. Loss of carrying capacity
D. Loss of natural disturbances
6. Which of the following causes a decreasing wildlife population in most of
the places in our country

Ans:
c. Loss of carrying capacity
7. Davao is known for its wide variety of fruits and other plant species that
makes it really attractive to tourists. Which of the following classification of
biodiversity value is described
A. Indirect economic value
B. Direct economic value
C. Ethical/ cultural
D. Both A and C
7. Davao is known for its wide variety of fruits and other plant species that
makes it really attractive to tourists. Which of the following classification of
biodiversity value is described

Ans:
d. Both A and C
8. Lino breeds white mice in a cage. After a few generations, the breeder
observes that the white mice are more aggressive towards each other, the
young are less healthy, and more young white mice die. What do you think
will happen to the population of white mice?

A. The population will remain the same.

B. The population is not affected.
C. The population will decrease.
D. The population will increase.
8. Lino breeds white mice in a cage. After a few generations, the breeder
observes that the white mice are more aggressive towards each other, the
young are less healthy, and more young white mice die. What do you think
will happen to the population of white mice?

Ans:
c. The population will decrease.
9. Cocolisap infestation outbreak has been declared in some parts of the philippines. The
cocolisap feeds on the sap of the coconut tree and injects toxic enzymes, resulting in
discolored leaves and deformed plant tissues that retard its growth of coconut tree. This,
results in a decrease of the survival rate of coconut trees. Which of the following factors
limits the population of coconut trees?

A. Predation
B. Emigration
C. Diseases and parasites
D. Competition for resources
9. Cocolisap infestation outbreak has been declared in some parts of the philippines. The
cocolisap feeds on the sap of the coconut tree and injects toxic enzymes, resulting in discolored
leaves and deformed plant tissues that retard its growth of coconut tree. This, results in a
decrease of the survival rate of coconut trees. Which of the following factors limits the
population of coconut trees?

Ans:
c. Diseases and parasites
10. What is adaptation? It is a physical or behavioral characteristic that helps
_____

A. a plant grow
B. a living thing survive
C. a living thing walk
D. plant and animals to reproduce
10. What is adaptation? It is a physical or behavioral characteristic that helps
_____

Ans:
b. a living thing survive