The construction of wind farms has affected the migratory patterns of some bird populations. Bird populations have been noted to no longer increase and sometimes even decrease in these areas. What is this known as?

A) a density-dependent limiting factor

B) a population-independent factor

C) a density-independent limiting factor

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Johnathon Werner

Biology

7 August, 12:07

The construction of wind farms has affected the migratory patterns of some bird populations. Bird populations have been noted to no longer increase and sometimes even decrease in these areas. What is this known as?

A) a density-dependent limiting factor

B) a population-independent factor

C) a density-independent limiting factor

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Aliya Levy · Answer 1

The correct answer is C. a density-independent limiting factor

When bird populations sometimes decrease in areas due to wind farms, this occurrence is known as a density-independent limiting factor because it is not related so much to density.