Factors Limiting Population Growth Quiz

Which of the following is a density-dependent factor that can limit population growth?

• Natural disasters

• Human activities

• Predation

• Climate change

How does competition affect population growth in a crowded environment?

• It increases resource availability.

• It reduces stress levels among individuals.

• It decreases the prevalence of disease.

• It leads to more competition for scarce resources.

What is a consequence of increased population density on disease prevalence?

• Increased disease prevalence

• Decreased disease prevalence

• No change in disease prevalence

• Disease eradication

Which of the following is an example of a density-independent factor?

• Predation

• Forest fire

• Competition for resources

• Stress due to overcrowding

How can human activities act as a density-independent factor?

• By increasing competition among species

• By reducing the prevalence of diseases

• By altering the environment through actions like oil spills

• By causing natural disasters