AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
Carrying capacity (K) is best defined as
A.the maximum population an environment can sustain
B.the fastest possible growth rate
C.the minimum viable population
D.the total biomass of producers
Explanation
Core Concept
K is the ceiling set by limiting resources where births balance deaths. Populations hover around it rather than sitting exactly on it.
Correct Answer
Athe maximum population an environment can sustain
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