Question

A forest fire destroys an area. A small population of trees and a large population of birds are both affected. Which type of limiting factor causes this?
density dependent
density independent
population dependent
population independent

Answer 1

The scenario you described involves a forest fire, which is an environmental event that affects both the trees and the birds regardless of their population sizes. This type of limiting factor is classified as **density independent**, as it impacts populations without regard to their density or size.