Density Independent vs Dependent Factors

Which of the following are density dependent factors?

• competition for resources

• predation

• disease

• natural disasters

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Due to stress, large numbers of female lemmings miscarry their young and fail to reproduce.

• Density-Dependent

• Density-Independent

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following is a density-dependent limiting factor?

• human activities

• unusual weather

• competition

• natural disaster

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Parasites spread more quickly in densely populated areas, therefore this would be considered...

• Density-dependent

• Density-independent

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Many fish die due to a drastic change in water temperature.

• Density-Dependent

• Density-Independent

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

An extensive drought in the plains threatens wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, and springbok populations.

• Density-Dependent

• Density-Independent

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following is a density-independent limiting factor?

• natural disaster

• predation

• disease

• parasitism

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following would NOT be an example of a density dependent limiting factor?

• fire

• disease

• lack of food

• space

Which of the following would NOT be an example of a density independent factor?

• predation

• tornado

• hurricane

• fire

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Factors that have an impact on the population, whether the population is large or small, growing or shrinking.

• Density Dependent

• Density Independent

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4