Which Would Least Likely Happen in an Ecological System That

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Multiple Choice

Which would least likely happen in an ecological system that has exceeded its carrying capacity?

• A) The ecosystem would collapse.
• B) One population would survive at the expense of others.
• C) Resources would be in short supply.
• D) Portions of the population would die off.

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