Question

High population density can ________. high population density can ________. decrease biodiversity within a species decrease competition increase the incidence of disease transmission and food scarcity decrease the use of resources hinder organisms from finding mates

Answer 1

It can increase the incidence of disease transmission and food scarcity.   Population density is the number of individuals in a population per unit area. Density-dependent factors have a greater impact at higher population densities. Birth rate and death rate are the major factors that determine a population's growth rate.