Question

Drag each phrase/term to the correct column.ITEM BANK: Move to BottomClimatic changeDrought Plant biomassParasitismEnvironment pollutionSort in:Density Dependent:Density Independent:

Answer 1

Density-dependet:

1. Plant biomass

2. Parasitism

Density-independent:

1. Climactic change

2. Drought

3. Environment pollution

Density-dependent factors refer to those that regulate the growth of a population which depends on its density. On the other hand, density-independent factors refer to those that regulate population growth without relying on its density. Density-dependent often includes biotic factors, while density-independent are often involved abiotic factors.