Question

Which of the following would not reduce the carrying capacity of an ecosystem for a particular prey species?
a.
drought
b.
fewer primary producers
c.
habitat destruction
d.
fewer predators


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

Fewer predators would not reduce the carrying capacity. Carrying capacity is set mainly by available resources (food, water, habitat), so drought, fewer primary producers, and habitat destruction lower it, while fewer predators reduce mortality and would tend to allow the prey population to grow.