Which of the following is a density-dependent factor affecting a population?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Competition for food
- Step 1: Density-dependent factors act more strongly at high density. Step 2. Competition does this. Answer: competition for food. Why not the others: these are density-independent.
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