Question

question 5
the carrying capacity of an ecosystem is the maximum number of individuals of a particular species that can be supported on a long - term basis in a given amount of land. for example, the carrying capacity of the florida panther may be 50 panthers per 10,000 square kilometers of habitat in the everglades ecosystem.
which of the following determines the carrying capacity of an ecosystem?
a. the average daily temperature of the ecosystem
b. the most limited resources required for survival
c. the number of predators found in the ecosystem
d. the amount of disease affecting organisms in the ecosystem

Explanation:

The carrying - capacity of an ecosystem is determined by the most limiting resources (such as food, water, shelter) required for the survival of a species. These resources set the upper limit on the number of individuals that can be supported long - term. Temperature, predators, and disease can influence population size but are secondary to the availability of essential resources.

Answer:

B. the most limited resources required for survival