Question

Raccoons prefer woody areas and are omnivores, which means that they eat meat and plant materials. They are nocturnal, meaning that they are active at night. They are often eaten by mountain lions, gray wolves, and coyotes. Which of the following is a limiting factor for a raccoon population?
shortened summer days
deforestation
claw length
breeding season

Answer 1

Deforestation.

Reason: A limiting factor is an environmental condition that reduces population size or growth (e.g., loss of habitat or food). Deforestation removes the woody habitat raccoons need and reduces resources, directly limiting their population.