In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused significant damage in several states along the Gulf Coast, including Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes due to flooding and other damage that was caused by the storm. Which type of limiting factor was Hurricane Katrina? A. density-independent factor B. density-dependent factor C. population-dependent factor D. population-independent factor

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Valerie Contreras

12 April, 19:52

In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused significant damage in several states along the Gulf Coast, including Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes due to flooding and other damage that was caused by the storm. Which type of limiting factor was Hurricane Katrina? A. density-independent factor B. density-dependent factor C. population-dependent factor D. population-independent factor

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Answer: a. density-independent factor

Hurricane Katrina in 2005 that destroyed lots of lives and properties is considered to a density-independent factor. Density-independent factor limits the size of the population in which effect is not dependent to the number of the population. An earthquake is also a density-independent factor.