Density-Independent Factors That Limit Population Growth Include ____

Question

Density-independent factors that limit population growth include ____.  
A) parasites
B) temperature
C) disease
D) competition
E) predation

Accepted Answer

Density-independent factors are those that affect population growth regardless of the population's density. Temperature is an example of a density-independent factor, as it can limit growth regardless of how many individuals are present in the population. Parasites, disease, competition, and predation are examples of density-dependent factors, as they are more likely to limit growth when the population density is high.