Question

Density-independent factors are (usually) synonymous with _____ factors, because they are often considered "nonliving" (e.g., fire or drought).

Answer 1

Answer: Abiotic

Explanation:

Density-independent factors are those components that impact the size or growth of population despite the density of population .Thus, they do not depend on density.Rate of density independent factors can be influenced by birth rate and death rate.Example:- weather.

Abiotic factors are the non-living elements present in this environment such as soil, weather,water etc.Therefore, density independent factors can be considered as abiotic as they effect population and living organism growth