Question

Natural disasters and catastrophes are density independent factors.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

Density-independent factors can affect a population. Natural disasters, temperature, sunlight, human activities, physical characteristics and behaviours of organisms affect any and all populations regardless of their densities. An example of an independent factor is an earthquake, which will kill all members of the population regardless of whether the population is small or large.