Question

Which of the following is expected to happen to a species' population when resources are stable over a long period of time and the species have reached carrying capacity?(1 point)
Responses

The population will stay the same.
The population will stay the same.

The population will increase.
The population will increase.

The population will die out.
The population will die out.

The population will decrease.

Answer 1

When resources are stable over a long period of time and a species has reached its carrying capacity, the expected outcome is that **the population will stay the same.** At carrying capacity, the number of individuals is balanced by the availability of resources, leading to a stable population size.