What do you call the maximum sustainable size of a resident population in a given
ecosystem?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Carrying capacity.
- Carrying capacity can be defined as a species' average population size in a particular habitat.
- The species population size is limited by environmental factors like adequate food, shelter, water, and mates.
- If these needs are not met, the population will decrease until the resource rebounds.