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Lesson 5: Population Growth

Question 4 • CA-Life Science B (High School)

Which type of limiting factor affects a large population more than it affects a small population?

Answer
A
density dependent
B
density independent
C
population dependent
D
population independent

Explanation

Density-dependent limiting factors have stronger effects when a population is large and crowded. For example, competition for food and the spread of disease can increase as more individuals live in the same area, so the correct choice is density dependent.

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