A Population of Birds Migrating to Winter Nesting Grounds Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

A population of birds migrating to winter nesting grounds is blown off course by a late- season hurricane and ends up on an island that is uninhabited by any animal species. Which of the following represents a density- independent factor that will limit the population size?

• A) Heavily wooded
• B) Abundant fruit trees
• C) Freshwater spring
• D) Abundant berry bushes
• E) Nightly temperature dropping below freezing

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