The Population of a Particular Species That an Ecosystem Can

question 51

Multiple Choice

The population of a particular species that an ecosystem can sustain indefinitely is called its

• A) climax community.
• B) growth rate.
• C) carrying capacity.
• D) environmental range.
• E) habitat distribution.

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Definitions:

Series Connection

An electrical circuit arrangement where components are connected end-to-end in a single path for current to flow.

Total Capacitance

In parallel circuits, it's the sum of individual capacitances of all capacitors, and in series circuits, it's calculated through the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of the individual capacitances.

μ F

Microfarad, a unit of capacitance equal to one millionth (10^-6) of a farad, symbolized as µF.

RC Time Constant

The time necessary to charge or discharge a capacitor when it is connected in series with resistance.