Question

in your textbook, read about population - limiting factors. complete the table by checking the correct column(s) for each description. description 8. earthquake - related tsunami 9. intense competition for a food source 10. influenza epidemic 11. flooding due to a hurricane 12. change in the number of predators density dependent density independent

Explanation:

Density - dependent factors are related to population density and include competition for resources and predation. Density - independent factors affect populations regardless of density, such as natural disasters and epidemics.

1. Earthquake - related tsunami: Density independent. Tsunamis are natural disasters that impact populations regardless of their density.
2. Intense competition for a food source: Density dependent. Competition increases as population density increases.
3. Influenza epidemic: Density dependent. The spread of disease is often related to population density.
4. Flooding due to a hurricane: Density independent. Hurricanes and resulting flooding affect populations regardless of density.
5. Change in the number of predators: Density dependent. Predation pressure is related to the density of both predator and prey populations.

Answer:

1. Density independent
2. Density dependent
3. Density dependent
4. Density independent
5. Density dependent