Which Species' Population Size Is Closer to Its Carrying Capacity

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which species' population size is closer to its carrying capacity at any given time?

• A) r-selected species
• B) K-selected species
• C) Both r-selected species and K-selected species would be able to survive
• D) Neither r-selected species and K-selected species would survive

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Definitions:

Water Molecule

A chemical entity consisting of one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms, connected by covalent bonds, essential for most forms of life.

Electronegativity

A measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold electrons within a chemical bond.

Cations

Positively charged atoms.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge, orbiting the nucleus of an atom and involved in chemical bonding and electricity.