Question
Which of the following refers to a population reaching a size that can no longer be supported by available resources in the surrounding environment?
a.exponential growth
b.survivorship
c.carrying capacity
d.environmental resistance
a.exponential growth
b.survivorship
c.carrying capacity
d.environmental resistance
Answers
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The correct answer is **c. carrying capacity**.
Carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of individuals of a particular species that an environment can sustainably support without experiencing degradation. When a population exceeds this capacity, it may face resource shortages, leading to decline or collapse.
Carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of individuals of a particular species that an environment can sustainably support without experiencing degradation. When a population exceeds this capacity, it may face resource shortages, leading to decline or collapse.