Which Factor Is a Population-Limiting, Density-Dependent Factor

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which factor is a population-limiting, density-dependent factor?

• A) a heavy flood that destroys a large area around a river
• B) a heat wave in which some organisms can't survive
• C) a drought that limits food availability
• D) the rapid spread of tuberculosis in heavily populated areas

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Definitions:

Tragedy Of The Commons

An economic theory describing how individual users acting independently according to their own self-interest behave contrary to the common good by depleting or spoiling shared resources.

User-Pay Approach

A policy or system where users pay directly for the services or facilities they use, encouraging responsible usage and helping to cover the costs of service provision.

Sustainable Yields

The rate at which natural resources can be harvested without compromising their availability for future generations.

Non-Renewable Resources

Natural resources that cannot be replenished or that take millions of years to form, such as fossil fuels and minerals.