Which of the following could be a density-independent factor limiting human population growth?
A) Ebola infections
B) earthquakes
C) epidemic of measles
D) famines

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Earthquakes are a density-independent factor because they are not influenced by the size or density of the population. They can occur regardless of the number of people living in the area and can limit population growth by causing damage to infrastructure or resources needed for survival. The other options (Ebola infections, epidemic of measles, famines) are density-dependent factors because they are more likely to occur and spread when there are more individuals in close proximity to each other.

Which of the Following Could Be a Density-Independent Factor Limiting