Natural populations are controlled by density-dependent and density-independent forces.What is an example of a density independent factor?

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Density-independent factors are environmental factors that affect populations regardless of their size or density, such as natural disasters (e.g. hurricanes, droughts, frost) or climate events (e.g. floods, wildfires, extreme temperatures). Adverse weather, which is listed as choice A, is a classic example of a density-independent factor, as it can impact the survival or reproduction of individuals across different population densities. Food supply (B), nest sites (C), and mates (D) are density-dependent factors, as their availability or accessibility tends to vary with population size or aggregation.

Natural Populations Are Controlled by Density-Dependent and Density-Independent Forces