The Decrease in the Availability of Food or Cover That

question 63

Multiple Choice

The decrease in the availability of food or cover that accompanies increasing population size illustrates the concept of a(n)

• A)density-dependent factor.
• B)density-independent factor.
• C)emigration-related factor.
• D)high carrying capacity factor.

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Definitions:

Dominance

The state or condition of having authority or influence over others, often observed in social, economic, or ecological contexts.

Indians

Indigenous people originally inhabiting the Americas, or citizens of India, depending on context.

Moving West

The migration and settlement movement of people across the United States towards the western territories, often associated with the 19th-century Manifest Destiny ideology.

Enslaved Men

refers to males who were forced into slavery, deprived of personal freedom and subjected to the will of their owners.