A change in a population that is related strictly to its size is best described as ____.
A) density-dependent
B) density-independent
C) biotic
D) logistic
E) exponential

Question

A change in a population that is related strictly to its size is best described as ____.​
A) density-dependent​
B) ​density-independent
C) ​biotic
D) ​logistic
E) exponential​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Density-dependent factors are those that affect a population and its growth or decline in relation to the population's density. These include factors such as competition for resources, predation, disease, and other interactions that become more intense or prevalent as the population density increases.

A Change in a Population That Is Related Strictly to Its