Question

a habitat does not have to be large in size. small areas, such as your backyard, can be home to many communities of species. every day in new york citys central park, hundreds of different species interact. use the map above to answer the questions below. 1. analyzing data identify one organism, one population, and one community. 2. using a key which organism has the largest population? which organism has the smallest population? 3. analyzing data do the items in the key represent biotic or abiotic factors? 4. inferring relationships list specific characteristics of this park that make it a habitat. 5. making a hypothesis if the human population decreased, how do you think other populations would be affected?

Explanation:

1. An organism could be a single oak - tree. A population could be all the squirrels in the park. A community could be all the living organisms (plants, animals) in the park.
2. By counting the symbols on the map, the organism with the largest population is likely the humans (assuming the most numerous symbol represents them), and the organism with the smallest population is likely the birds (assuming the least - numerous symbol represents them).
3. The items in the key (humans, squirrels, oak - trees, birds, fish) represent biotic factors as they are all living organisms.
4. Specific characteristics that make it a habitat include the presence of water (for fish), trees (for shelter and food for various animals), open spaces (for humans and other animals to move around), and a variety of plant life (providing food and oxygen).
5. If the human population decreased, other populations might increase. With fewer humans, there could be less disturbance, more available space and resources for other organisms like squirrels, birds, and fish.

Answer:

1. Organism: A single oak - tree; Population: All the squirrels in the park; Community: All living organisms in the park.
2. Largest population: Humans; Smallest population: Birds.
3. Biotic factors.
4. Presence of water, trees, open spaces, variety of plant life.
5. Other populations might increase due to less disturbance and more resources.