Which of the following best describes the term 'carrying capacity'? (2020)

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Which of the following best describes the term 'carrying capacity'? (2020)
  1. The maximum population size that an environment can sustain
  2. The minimum population size for survival
  3. The average population size over time
  4. The population size at which birth rates equal death rates

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following best describes the term 'carrying capacity'? (2020)
  • Step 1: Understand what 'carrying capacity' means. It is a term used in ecology.
  • Step 2: Recognize that it refers to the number of living things, like animals or plants, that an environment can support.
  • Step 3: Realize that 'sustainably' means that the environment can support this population without running out of resources.
  • Step 4: Conclude that carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals that can live in a specific area without harming the environment.
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