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)

The population will stay the

The population will die out

The population will decrease

The population will increase.

Answer 1

When resources are stable over a long period of time and the species have reached carrying capacity, the correct expectation is:

**The population will stay the same.**

At carrying capacity, the number of individuals in the population stabilizes because the birth rate and death rate become balanced.