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ICSE · Class 10 · Biology

34 flashcards for Population (ICSE Class 10 Biology) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "What is population in biology?"

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Card 1Population

What is population in biology?

Answer

Population is the group of interbreeding individuals of a species present in a geographical region. In human beings, it refers to the number of males and females of different age groups within a geogr…

Card 2Demography

What is demography?

Answer

Demography is the statistical study of human population. It includes study of population growth, its composition such as age and sex-ratio, and its distribution in space.

Card 3Population density

What is population density?

Answer

Population density is the number of individuals of a population per square kilometre at a given time. It helps to show how crowded a region is.

Card 4Birth rate

What is natality?

Answer

Natality, or birth rate, is the number of live births taking place per year per thousand individuals of a population.

Card 5Death rate

What is mortality?

Answer

Mortality, or death rate, is the number of deaths occurring per year per thousand individuals of a population.

Card 6Population growth

What is growth rate of a population?

Answer

Growth rate is the difference between birth rate and death rate. Growth Rate = Birth rate − Death rate.

Card 7Population growth curves

What does a J-shaped population growth curve indicate?

Answer

A J-shaped curve indicates a rapidly growing population.

Card 8Population growth curves

What does an S-shaped population growth curve indicate?

Answer

An S-shaped curve indicates that after growing to a certain extent, the population has become stable.

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What are the important topics in Population for ICSE Class 10 Biology?
Key topics in Population include Meaning of Population and Demography, Population Growth and Its Measurement, Factors Responsible for Population Growth, Problems Caused by Large Population. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How many flashcards are available for Population?
There are 34 flashcards for Population covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
How should I revise Population for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 36 practice questions on Population. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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