Question

multiple choice question
the number of animals that can be supported in an environment is called __.
o exponential growth
o biotic potential
o carrying capacity
o ecolimit

Explanation:

Exponential growth refers to a rapid increase in population size over time. Biotic potential is the maximum reproductive capacity of a population under ideal conditions. Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support over a sustained period. Ecolimit is not a commonly - used term for this concept.

Answer:

C. carrying capacity