Label Each of the Following with "D" for Density-Dependent or "I

question 100

Short Answer

Label each of the following with "D" for density-dependent or "I" for density-independent factors.
A) _____ the presence of a predator reduces prey populations by 50%
B) _____ competition for the same food resources
C) _____ pollution in a river wipes out 50% of fish population
D) _____ a winter storm wipes out 75% of a population
E) _____ a flood drowns 80% of mammals

• A) _____ the presence of a predator reduces prey populations by 50%
• B) _____ competition for the same food resources
• C) _____ pollution in a river wipes out 50% of fish population
• D) _____ a winter storm wipes out 75% of a population
• E) _____ a flood drowns 80% of mammals

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