Question
Which example describes or illustrates how a density-dependent limiting factor can affect a forest ecosystem?
An earthquake causes the death of many animals in the forest.
A few poachers wipe out the population of an animal in the forest.
A disease causes death of many animals in the forest.
A forest fire forces many animals to move to new habitats.
An earthquake causes the death of many animals in the forest.
A few poachers wipe out the population of an animal in the forest.
A disease causes death of many animals in the forest.
A forest fire forces many animals to move to new habitats.
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GPT-4o mini
A disease causes death of many animals in the forest.
This example illustrates a density-dependent limiting factor because the impact of the disease is often more severe when the population density is high. In denser populations, the disease can spread more easily, leading to higher mortality rates among the animals. In contrast, events like earthquakes and forest fires are density-independent factors, as their effects do not rely on population density. Similarly, poaching affects specific individuals regardless of the population density in the area.
This example illustrates a density-dependent limiting factor because the impact of the disease is often more severe when the population density is high. In denser populations, the disease can spread more easily, leading to higher mortality rates among the animals. In contrast, events like earthquakes and forest fires are density-independent factors, as their effects do not rely on population density. Similarly, poaching affects specific individuals regardless of the population density in the area.