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page 12 of 12 Affecting Carrying Capacity Quick Check 3 of 53 of 5 Items Question Due to regular changes in the environment, an ecosystem at carrying capacity could be described as(1 point) Responses declining gradually over time. declining gradually over time. growing exponentially over time. growing exponentially over time. constant with no changes over time. constant with no changes over time. fluctuating slightly over time. fluctuating slightly over time. Skip to navigation
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In the context of ecosystems and carrying capacity, the best response would likely be: **fluctuating slightly over time.**
This option reflects the idea that while an ecosystem can reach its carrying capacity, various factors such as food availability, predation, disease, and environmental changes can cause the population to fluctuate around that capacity rather than remaining constant or growing exponentially.
This option reflects the idea that while an ecosystem can reach its carrying capacity, various factors such as food availability, predation, disease, and environmental changes can cause the population to fluctuate around that capacity rather than remaining constant or growing exponentially.