Which of the Following Defines the Earth's Carrying Capacity

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following defines the earth's carrying capacity? 

• A) The number of tons of edible food that can be produced by all of the earth's cultivable land 
• B) The maximum number of living organisms that can be supported in an environment over time 
• C) The amount of oxygen consumed by all living organisms in relation to the amount of oxygen produced by all living plants 
• D) The total weight of all living organisms in relation to the weight of all non-living material including the earth's water mass 
• E) The maximum number of people who can exist on earth without causing environmental damage.

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