Question

Ecologists have found that dense populations of organisms have lower birth rates, higher death rates, and slower growth rates than less dense populations. Which best explains these findings?
A
interactions between predator and prey
B
natural environmental disturbances
C
unusual weather changes
D
stressors from competition for resources

Answer 1

D, this competition effects death rates, birth rates hence effecting growth rates, in A less dense area competition would be low increasing birth rates and growth rates while decreasing death