Question

question 1 of 10 which phrase describes a density - independent limiting factor that can affect ecosystem stability? a. a decreased number of plants in a forest b. increased competition for food in a pond c. a volcanic eruption wiping out a grassland d. the spread of disease through a population

Explanation:

Density - independent factors affect populations regardless of density. A volcanic eruption is a natural disaster that impacts an ecosystem regardless of the population density of organisms in the grassland. Options A, B, and D are density - dependent factors related to population numbers and interactions.

Answer:

C. A volcanic eruption wiping out a grassland