A Population's Carrying Capacity

question 33

Multiple Choice

A population's carrying capacity

• A) may change as environmental conditions change.
• B) can be accurately calculated using the logistic growth model.
• C) generally remains constant over time.
• D) increases as the per capita growth rate (r) decreases.
• E) can never be exceeded.

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Definitions:

Eighteenth Century

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Colonial Town

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Strong Influence

A significant impact or authority that one entity or factor has over others, shaping decisions, behaviors, or outcomes.

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