Independent Factors
Density-independent factors~ These are all abiotic factors. Two density-independent limiting factors include temperature and weather. These two factors do not rely on the size or density of a certain population. They affect all organisms in a population equally. If temperature increases ordecreases drastically, all of the organisms in a population are affected the same exact way. Whether the population consist of large and dense numbers or small and sparse ones, the organisms will all be affected. The same goes for weather conditions. If there is a huge storm, most likely a sand-storm, all organisms will be affected. All density-independent limiting factors are essentially the same idea: an event occurs that affect all organisms equally no matter the size or density.
Dependent Factors
Density-dependent factors~ These are all biotic factors. An example is food and water supply. Large popultion would require
for a higher supply of food and water. Limited supply of available food and water would result in competition. Also living space is an example for instance, the growth of plants is affected by a competition for space. Less space could mean less sunlight, less photosynthesis. Predation is also another example more prey animals could mean more predators, thus, increased predation. Disease spread of disease is faster in a dense population than small ones.
for a higher supply of food and water. Limited supply of available food and water would result in competition. Also living space is an example for instance, the growth of plants is affected by a competition for space. Less space could mean less sunlight, less photosynthesis. Predation is also another example more prey animals could mean more predators, thus, increased predation. Disease spread of disease is faster in a dense population than small ones.