Which of the following is a density-dependent factor?

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Density-dependent factors are those that affect a population in relation to its size and density. An increase in waste production is a density-dependent factor because as the population size increases, there will be more waste produced, which can lead to decreased resources and an increase in disease transmission. The other choices are not density-dependent factors - decrease in temperature, decrease in frequency of hurricanes, and increase in rainfall can all affect a population, but not necessarily in relation to its density.

Which of the Following Is a Density-Dependent Factor