Question

Density Dependent and Density Independent factors both have impacts on population sizes. Which statement below best explains this concept.(1 point)
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Density Dependent factors only affect large populations, until all the resources are gone and the population emmigrates elsewhere, while density independent factors affect only small, single species populations.
Density Dependent factors only affect large populations, until all the resources are gone and the population emmigrates elsewhere, while density independent factors affect only small, single species populations.

Density Dependent factors are temprary & only affect singe species communities causing the species to die out due to lack of genetice diversity, while density independent factors affect only large, multi-species populations.
Density Dependent factors are temprary & only affect singe species communities causing the species to die out due to lack of genetice diversity, while density independent factors affect only large, multi-species populations.

Density Dependent factors affect populations based on size or density, meaning their impact increases as the population gets larger, while density independent factors affect a population regardless of its size. Natural disasters (eg floods, tornadoes), impact all individuals equally regardless of population density.
Density Dependent factors affect populations based on size or density, meaning their impact increases as the population gets larger, while density independent factors affect a population regardless of its size. Natural disasters (eg floods, tornadoes), impact all individuals equally regardless of population density.

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Answer 1

The best statement that explains the concepts of density dependent and density independent factors is:

**Density Dependent factors affect populations based on size or density, meaning their impact increases as the population gets larger, while density independent factors affect a population regardless of its size. Natural disasters (e.g., floods, tornadoes), impact all individuals equally regardless of population density.**

This statement accurately describes how density dependent factors such as competition and disease become more significant as a population increases, while density independent factors like natural disasters affect populations without regard to their density.