Question

1st 9wk 6wk benchmark 9th grade 25/26
assessment student answers
what limiting factor is most likely responsible for the change occurring at point x in the graph?
increased sunlight availability
decreased predator population
increased water levels
decreased food supply

Explanation:

At point X, the population density is reaching the carrying - capacity and starting to fluctuate. A decreased food supply is a common density - dependent limiting factor that can cause a population to level off at or near the carrying capacity. Increased sunlight availability, decreased predator population, and increased water levels would generally tend to support population growth rather than limit it at the carrying capacity.

Answer:

decreased food supply