AP Environmental Sciencehardmcq1 pt
A fishery's carrying capacity drops because of pollution. The fish population will
A.decline until it matches the new, lower K
B.be unaffected
C.grow to fill the polluted water
D.instantly go extinct
Explanation
Core Concept
K is an environment property; degrade the habitat and the sustainable population ceiling falls with it.
Correct Answer
Adecline until it matches the new, lower K
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