Increased mortality in a population due to increased competition for water is the effect of a(n)

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Increased competition for water is a classic example of a density-dependent factor as it affects population growth and mortality based on the density or size of the population. As the population size increases, the demand for limited resources like water also increases, leading to more intense competition and potentially high mortality rates. The other answer choices (A, C, and D) are unrelated to the given scenario.

Increased Mortality in a Population Due to Increased Competition for Water