Which Factor is Density-Dependent

Question

Which factor is density-dependent?
A) decrease in temperature
B) increase in waste production
C) decrease in frequency of hurricanes
D) increase in rainfall

Accepted Answer

Increase in waste production is a density-dependent factor, meaning that it is influenced by the size and density of the population. As the population grows, there is more waste being produced, which can lead to negative consequences such as pollution and disease outbreaks. The other options (decrease in temperature, decrease in frequency of hurricanes, and increase in rainfall) are not examples of density-dependent factors.