Question

Question

How might increasing the amount of a limiting nutrient affect the carrying capacity of a pond?(1 point)
Responses

The carrying capacity would stay the same
The carrying capacity would stay the same

The carrying capacity would decrease
The carrying capacity would decrease

The carrying capacity would increase

Answer 1

The carrying capacity would increase.

Increasing the amount of a limiting nutrient in a pond can enhance the growth of organisms, particularly primary producers like algae and aquatic plants. This increase in productivity can support a larger population of consumers, thereby raising the overall carrying capacity of the ecosystem.