Question

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?

Answer 1

Hurricane Katrina was a density-independent limiting factor — an abiotic (environmental) factor (a natural disaster) that reduced populations regardless of their density.