Effects that are dependent on the size of the population and regulate the growth of populations are called ________ effects.

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Density-dependent effects regulate population growth in relation to the size of the population, such as competition for resources or disease transmission. This is in contrast to density-independent effects, which are not affected by the population size, such as natural disasters. Other options, such as K-related effects and environmental resistance, are related to the carrying capacity of the environment, but do not necessarily depend on the population size. Demographic effects refer specifically to changes in birth and death rates within a population.

Effects That Are Dependent on the Size of the Population