Which of the following is NOT an example of a density-dependent factor?
BIOLOGY
SAT 2021
Which of the following is NOT an example of a density-dependent factor?
- A. Competition
- B. Parasitism
- C. Predation
- D. Natural disasters
Correct Answer: D. Natural disasters
Explanation
Density-dependent factors are factors that affect population growth only when the population reaches a certain level, and are strongest in a large, dense population and weakest in small, scattered populations. Disease, parasitism, competition, and predation all vary with population density. Natural disasters are the one choice that are density-independent, meaning they affect all populations similarly regardless of size/density.
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