The Maximum Number of Individuals of a Species That an Area

question 40

Multiple Choice

The maximum number of individuals of a species that an area can support is the

• A)rate of increase.
• B)growth rate.
• C)carrying capacity.
• D)net productivity.
• E)gross productivity.

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Definitions:

Clause

A logical unit within a sentence, containing a subject and a predicate, which may stand alone or function as part of a larger sentence.

Predicate

The segment of a sentence or clause which includes a verb and provides information about the subject.

Nonrestrictive Clause

A clause which provides additional information about a noun or pronoun in a sentence but does not limit or define it in an essential way.

Asserted

Stated with confidence or declared strongly as a fact.