Grade 11 · Life Sciences · Paper 2 · CAPS
Population Ecology – Grade 11 Life Sciences (Paper 2)
What Population Ecology covers, how it is examined in Grade 11, the 5 sections to study and how long it takes – plus live online lessons when you get stuck.
- Study sections
- 5
- Exam-style questions
- 10
- Marks of practice
- 91
- Study time
- ≈ 4 h 40 min
What it covers
Population Ecology is a Grade 11 Life Sciences topic in the CAPS curriculum, examined in Life Sciences Paper 2 of the Grade 11 school and provincial exams. You study it in 5 sections: Populations and estimating population size; Population growth curves, carrying capacity and limiting factors; Predation, competition and specialisation; Symbiosis, social organisation and ecological succession; Human population growth.
How it is examined
- Paper
- Grade 11 Life Sciences Paper 2
- Exams
- June and November school or provincial exams – your school sets the papers and the dates
- Weighting
- Population ecology ≈ 37/150 in Paper 2 (with biodiversity of micro-organisms, plants and animals, and human impact)
There is no national Grade 11 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- Populations and estimating population size35 min
- Population growth curves, carrying capacity and limiting factors35 min
- Predation, competition and specialisation35 min
- Symbiosis, social organisation and ecological succession30 min
- Human population growth25 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples5 sections | 2 h 40 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions10 questions · 91 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 1 h 50 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 4 h 40 min |
Grade 11 exams are set by your school or province – plan back from the date your school gives you.
What you get in the portal
- 10 exam-style questions on Population Ecology (91 marks in total), each with a full marking memo
- Worked exam-style answers, point by point, with labelled diagrams for each of the 5 sections
- Tutor notes added to sections and questions – for the whole class or just for you
- A topic quiz and Grade 11 mock papers built from the exam-style questions
Notes, worked examples, questions and memos open once the tutor approves your account – usually with your first confirmed lesson.
Stuck on Population Ecology? Book a one-on-one lesson.
R250 per hour – 60, 90 or 120 minutes, online from anywhere in South Africa. Pick Population Ecology as your topic; you pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms.
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Questions about Population Ecology
How is Population Ecology examined in Grade 11?
Grade 11 learners write Life Sciences exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Population Ecology is part of Life Sciences Paper 2; the usual weighting is: Population ecology ≈ 37/150 in Paper 2 (with biodiversity of micro-organisms, plants and animals, and human impact). Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Population Ecology?
About 4 h 40 min: 2 h 40 min for the notes and worked examples in its 5 sections, 1 h 50 min for the 10 exam-style questions (91 marks) at 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 11 Population Ecology?
Yes. Create a free account in the Adventuity portal, request a one-on-one online lesson of 60, 90 or 120 minutes (or a seat in a group class) and choose Population Ecology as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.