FORESTRY
ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which factor is a density-dependent limiting factor on the population of a species?
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seasonal variation
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natural disasters
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unusual weather
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predation
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Competition and predation are two important examples of density-dependent factors.
Detailed explanation-2: -For example, some diseases spread faster in populations where individuals live in close proximity with one another than in those whose individuals live farther apart. Similarly, competition for food and other resources rises with density and affects an increasing proportion of the population.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is (D) Severe weather patterns. Density-independent population growth factors are not affected by the population density.
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