Question

question 5 points 2 a herd of deer lives in an area of northwest ohio between two major interstate highways. as the population continues to grow, several deer die from starvation. which of the following will affect the deer population? density - independent factors carrying capacity density - dependent factors abiotic factor

Explanation:

Density - dependent factors are influenced by population density. As the deer population grows and some die from starvation, it shows that food availability (a density - dependent factor) is affected by the number of deer. Carrying capacity is the maximum population size an environment can support, and the starvation indicates the population may be approaching or exceeding it. Density - independent factors are not related to population density. Abiotic factors are non - living components of the environment, and this situation is more about population density and resource availability.

Answer:

C. Density - dependent factors