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Why might immigration eventually strain the United States' carrying capacity despite its prosperity?

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A long history of being colonized by foreign powers.
A long history of being colonized by foreign powers.

A significant and steady decline in the total population.
A significant and steady decline in the total population.

High rates of disease spreading through the population.
High rates of disease spreading through the population.

Increasing numbers of people arriving from other countries.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Increasing numbers of people arriving from other countries.

Explanation: Carrying capacity depends on available resources and population size; continued immigration can raise population and demand for resources, potentially straining capacity even in a prosperous country.