Question
How are changes in populations related to the availability of an ecosystem's resources?
A.
Large populations need the same amount of resources as small populations.
B.
Changes in population are independent of the availability of an ecosystem's resources.
C.
Population sizes are limited by the amount of resources that are available.
D.
As populations grow, ecosystems produce more resources in order to support the larger population.
A.
Large populations need the same amount of resources as small populations.
B.
Changes in population are independent of the availability of an ecosystem's resources.
C.
Population sizes are limited by the amount of resources that are available.
D.
As populations grow, ecosystems produce more resources in order to support the larger population.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
**C. Population sizes are limited by the amount of resources that are available.**
This option reflects the principle that the availability of resources (such as food, water, and habitat) directly affects the size and sustainability of populations within an ecosystem. If resources are limited, population growth may slow or halt, leading to stable or declining population sizes.
**C. Population sizes are limited by the amount of resources that are available.**
This option reflects the principle that the availability of resources (such as food, water, and habitat) directly affects the size and sustainability of populations within an ecosystem. If resources are limited, population growth may slow or halt, leading to stable or declining population sizes.