Question

Which is a density independent factor in controlling a population?
A) Food shortage
B) Disease
C) Floods
D) All of the above

Answer 1

The correct optoin is the D

Answer 2

The density independent factor in controlling a population is C. Floods

Shortage of food and diseases are all density dependent factors.

These factors can affect the population density.

For instance, any communicable disease which has become an epidemic will spread faster in area where population density is more.

Similarly shortage of food will have a more serious impact in a place where population density is more.