The Total Area of Productive Ecosystems Required to Support a Particular

question 23

Multiple Choice

The total area of productive ecosystems required to support a particular individual or population is known as its

• A) carrying capacity.
• B) ecological footprint.
• C) logistic growth curve.
• D) survivorship curve.

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