Question

Ecologists refer to the maximum sustainable population for an area as _____________. Select one: a. exponential growth. b. lag phase. c. carrying capacity. d. None of these are correct.

Answer 1

Answer:

c. carrying capacity

Explanation:

The maximum population size that the environment can sustain is called the carrying capacity. This means the environment needs to provide the food, shelter, water to the population.

The carrying capacity is also known as the the environment's maximal load.

The impact on the environment resulting from consumption is given by

$I=P\times A\times T$

where,

P = Number of people

A = Annual consumption by the people

T = Factor of technology

Hence, the statement here refers to the carrying capacity.