A population of birds migrating to winter nesting grounds is blown off course by a late- season hurricane and ends up on an island that is uninhabited by any animal species. Which of the following represents a density- independent factor that will limit the population size?

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Density-independent factors affect population size regardless of the population's density. In this case, the nightly temperature dropping below freezing is a density-independent factor because it impacts the birds regardless of how many are present.

A Population of Birds Migrating to Winter Nesting Grounds Is