Which Event or Condition Is a Density-Independent Factor That Could

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which event or condition is a density-independent factor that could influence population growth?

• A) a disease that spreads through direct physical contact
• B) a new predator that moves into an area with hunting tactics that the prey species are not adapted to avoid
• C) a volcanic eruption that covers an island in a layer of lava
• D) a sudden decrease in the food supply due to usually dry conditions
• E) all of these

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