Which Statement About Density-Dependent or Density-Independent Growth Is True

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which statement about density-dependent or density-independent growth is true?

• A) A decrease in birth rate with increasing population size is a density-independent factor.
• B) An increase in emigration rate with increasing population size is a density-dependent factor.
• C) Only density-independent factors can regulate population size.
• D) Density-independent factors do not have large effects on population size.

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Definitions:

Automatic Processes

Mental activities that occur without conscious effort or awareness, often due to habituation or practice.

Controlled Processes

Cognitive activities that require deliberate, intentional, and conscious effort in order to be carried out.

Conscious Effort

A deliberate and purposeful exertion of mental or physical energy to achieve a specific goal.

Circadian Rhythm

The natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.