The Maximum Population That the Environment Can Support for an Indefinite

question 4

Multiple Choice

The maximum population that the environment can support for an indefinite period of time is called the:

• A)Replacement reproduction
• B)Demographic transition
• C)Biotic potential
• D)Carrying capacity
• E)Environmental resistance

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