2. What does population density indicate? Section E: Dispersion Patterns & Biotic Potential
1. Identify the type of dispersion pattern. (clumped, uniform, random)
A bunch of mushrooms growing on a rotting log.
b.
The sage plant secretes toxins, a chemical that kills off
surrounding plants in a circle around the individual sage plants.
Dandelions have wind-dispersed seeds that germinate
wherever they happen to fall in a favorable environment.
A herd of elephants gather around a watering hole.
2. Why do most organisms rarely reach their biotic potential?
c
d

Astudent completed a lab report. which correctly describes the difference between the “question” and “hypothesis” sections of her report? “question” states what she is asking, and “hypothesis” states the result of her experiment. “question” states what she is asking, and “hypothesis” states what she thinks the answer to that question is in “if . . then . . because” format. “question” describes what she is trying to find out, and "hypothesis" states the procedures and methods of data collection. “question” describes what she is trying to find out, and “hypothesis” states any additional information or prior knowledge about the question.