Asked by Idk

In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused significant damage in several states along the Gulf Coast, including Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes due to flooding and other damage that was caused by the storm.

Which type of limiting factor was Hurricane Katrina?
density-independent factor
density-dependent factor
population-dependent factor
population-independent factor

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Density-independent factor

Explanation: Hurricane Katrina was an abiotic event (a natural disaster) that affected populations regardless of their density. Density-independent factors (e.g., storms, floods, droughts, temperature extremes) limit population size independent of how many individuals are present.