Question

any factor affecting a population which relies on the total number of individuals in an area. density - independent factor density - dependent factor limiting factor population factor

Explanation:

Density - dependent factors are influenced by the population density, i.e., the total number of individuals in an area. Density - independent factors are not related to population density. Limiting factors can be either density - dependent or independent and restrict population growth. The term "population factor" is too general. Since the description mentions a factor relying on the total number of individuals in an area, it is a density - dependent factor.

Answer:

density - dependent factor