Question

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

1. Zebra population growth is limited as a result of grass depletion.
2. The songbird population growth is limited by the spread of a disease.
3. Rodent population growth is regulated by a hurricane that destroys their burrows.
4. White-tailed deer population growth is regulated by wolves' predation of white-tailed deer.

Answer 1

3. Rodent population growth is regulated by a hurricane that destroys their burrows.

Step-by-step explanation :

The category of density independent limiting factors includes fires, natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, tornados), and the effects of pollution. The chances of dying from any of these limiting factors don't depend on how many individuals are in the population.