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Which statement best describes a limiting factor?

A. A limiting factor is a nonliving or living thing that regulates the
size of a population.

B. A limiting factor is a nonliving or living thing that increases the
size of a population.

C. A limiting factor is a living thing that keeps the size of a
population steady.

D. A limiting factor is a nonliving thing that makes the size of a
population fluctuate greatly over time.
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Answer :

Answer:

C) A limiting factor is a nonliving thing that keeps the size of a steady population

Explanation:

limiting factor is anything that constrains a population's size and slows or stops it from growing. Some examples of limiting factors are biotic, like food, mates, and competition with other organisms for resources.

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