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Which type of limiting factor affects a large population more than it affects a small population?
density dependent
density independent
population dependent
population independent

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Density dependent.

These factors (competition for resources, disease, predation, waste buildup) intensify as population density increases, so they impact large populations more than small ones. Density-independent factors (storms, fire, temperature extremes) affect populations regardless of size.