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Density-Independent Factors

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

These are environmental factors that affect a population's size regardless of its density. They include natural disasters, climate, and human activities.

AP course connection

Topic 8.4: 8.4 Effect of Density of Populations

Unit 8

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