Which of the following is a density-dependent population control?
A) fire
B) drought
C) predation
D) human destruction of habitat

Question

Which of the following is a density-dependent population control? 
A) fire 
B) drought 
C) predation 
D) human destruction of habitat

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Predation is a density-dependent population control since as the population size of prey increases, predators will have more food available and their population size may also increase. This can lead to a decrease in the population size of prey as they become more vulnerable to predation. The other options listed (fire, drought, human destruction of habitat) are not directly related to the population density of the species and are therefore not density-dependent population controls.

Which of the Following Is a Density-Dependent Population Control