OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
ECOLOGY
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Question
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Which of the following is a density-independent limiting factor?
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natural disaster
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predation
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disease
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parasitism
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -These density-independent factors include food or nutrient limitation, pollutants in the environment, and climate extremes, including seasonal cycles such as monsoons. In addition, catastrophic factors can also impact population growth, such as fires and hurricanes.
Detailed explanation-2: -Natural disasters and catastrophes are density independent factors.
Detailed explanation-3: -Density-independent factors affect per capita growth rate independent of population density. Examples include natural disasters like forest fires.
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