Question

31 multiple choice 2 points a population of wolves and deer interact within a forest ecosystem. the wolves represent a: density - independent factor limiting nutrient abiotic factor density - dependent factor

Explanation:

• Density - independent factors: These are factors that affect population size regardless of population density, like natural disasters. Wolves do not fall into this category as their impact on deer population depends on deer density.
• Limiting nutrient: Refers to a nutrient that is in short supply and limits growth. Wolves are not a nutrient.
• Abiotic factor: Non - living components of an ecosystem. Wolves are living (biotic).
• Density - dependent factor: Factors that influence population size based on population density. Wolves preying on deer (predation) is a density - dependent factor as the impact of wolves on deer population depends on how many deer are present (higher deer density can support more wolves and vice - versa).

Answer:

Density - dependent factor