The factors that tend to reduce the size of a population regardless of its initial size are
A)density-dependent factors.
B)density-independent factors.
C)ecological factors.
D)biotic factors.
E)species-independent factors.

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Density-independent factors, such as natural disasters, climate change, and human activities, can greatly affect a population regardless of its initial size. These factors are not related to population density and can cause a reduction in population size even in low-density areas. The other choices are all related to population density or specific ecological interactions, which do not necessarily apply to all populations.

The Factors That Tend to Reduce the Size of a Population