Limit on Population Growth

Question 1

limiting factor

Answer 1

• some factor in the ecosystem that causes the population to stop growing

Question 2

population density

Answer 2

• number of individuals per unit area

- varies greatly from one species to another

Question 3

density-dependent factors

Answer 3

• depends on population size

- competition, predation, disease and parasitism

Question 4

density-independent factors

Answer 4

• will affect the population no matter what the size or density
• natural disasters, seasonal cycles, and disturbance caused by humans