Which of the Following Could Be a Density-Independent Factor Limiting

Question

Which of the following could be a density-independent factor limiting human population growth?
A) social pressure for birth control
B) earthquakes
C) plagues
D) famines
E) pollution

Accepted Answer

Density-independent factors are environmental factors that limit population growth regardless of the population density. Earthquakes, for example, can cause widespread destruction and loss of life that is unrelated to the size or density of the human population in the area.