Question

Which limiting factor will most likely affect a tree population regardless of its density?

A) competition with a nonnative tree species
B) the introduction of an insect-born disease
C) competition with individuals of its own
D) a widespread drought through the ecosystem

Answer 1

It would most likely be D.

Answer 2

Answer: D) a widespread drought through the ecosystem

Step-by-step explanation:

A limiting factor is the one which can limit the growth, abundance and distribution of the population of a species in an ecosystem or any other region. A density independent limiting factor is the factor which limits the population of the species irrespective of it's density.

A drought is a natural calamity which can affect the population of the species naturally. This can limit the population irrespective of the density of the population.