Typhoid fever is caused by bacteria in contaminated food or drink. In 1903, an outbreak of typhoid fever in Ithaca, New York,
killed almost 80 people. In addition, more than 1,000 Ithaca residents became sick with the disease. The population shares the
public water source. Which type of limiting factor was involved in the typhoid outbreak that occurred in Ithaca?
Odensity-independent factor
O density-dependent factor
O population-dependent factor
O population-independent factor

density-dependent factor

Explanation:

A density dependent factor is a limiting factor in which it's effect in the growth and size of a population is depends solely on the density of a populatiion dwelling in a geographical area. In other words, the size or growth of the population is limited, as the density-limiting factor Is favored by an increased population density.

Examples of density-dependent limiting factor includes, diseases, food, water etc. From the information given in the question, the type of limiting factor that was involved in the typhoid outbreak that occured in Ithaca is density-dependent factor.

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