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Disease (in the context of a density dependent factor) in AP Environmental Science

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A condition caused by pathogens or parasites that can spread more easily when populations are dense. Diseases can have significant impacts on population size and dynamics.

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Topic 3.8: 3.8 Human Population Dynamics

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