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Question

Which concept describes the maximum population size of a species that the environment can sustain indefinitely, given the food, habitat, water, and other necessities available in the environment?

  1. Ecological footprint
  2. Carrying capacity
  3. Ecosystem resilience
  4. Biotic potential

Answer:

Option B: Carrying capacity

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Carrying capacity”.

Carrying capacity refers to the maximum population size that an environment can sustainably support.