Factors that decrease population growth can be defined as environmental stress including limitations in food, predation, and other density-dependant factors (Sibley & Hone 2002). However, many sources of environmental stress affect population growth, irrespective of the density of the population. Density-independent factors, such as environmental stressors and catastrophe, are not influenced by population density change.
Zoan was the capital of the Hyksos rulers, or shepherd kings, in whose time Jacob came into Egypt, and their monuments have been found at the site, which favors the conclusion that its plain was that land of Rameses (Genesis 47:11 Exodus 12:37; see RAAMSES) where the Hebrews had possessions under Joseph.
Zibo is a city found in Shandong, China. It is located 36.79 latitude and 118.06 longitude and it is situated at elevation 51 meters above sea level. Zibo has a population of 3,129,228 making it the 4th biggest city in Shandong. It operates on the CDT time zone, which means that it follows the same time zone as Tai'an.