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?
density-independent factor
density-dependent factor
population-dependent factor
population-independent factor

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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?
density-independent factor
density-dependent factor
population-dependent factor
population-independent factor

anonymous · Answer

@Tuta That is the outbreak caused by Typhoid Mary.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

@Tuta Well, break it down. What is the difference between density and population?