Science Common Sense

1628 - What are the characteristics of a population

A population is a group of living things, like humans, animals, or plants, that live in the same area. Here are some characteristics of a population:

1. Size: The number of individuals in the group.
2. Density: The number of individuals per area.
3. Distribution: Where the individuals live, like scattered or close together.
4. Birth rate (Natality): The number of new individuals born.
5. Death rate (Mortality): The number of individuals who die.
6. Growth rate: How fast the population is changing (increasing or decreasing).
7. Age structure: The number of individuals at different ages.
8. Sex ratio: The number of males and females in the population.

These characteristics help us understand how a population works and changes over time.