Question

What determines the carrying capacity of an ecosystem?
a.
the number of different types of organisms in an ecosystem
b.
the amount of available resources
c.
the square mileage it encompasses
d.
the ratio of biotic to abiotic factors


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B

Carrying capacity is determined by the amount of available resources (food, water, shelter, space, etc.) that can support a population.