Question

use the image below to answer questions 7-10
eagle versus rabbit population

1. based on the graph, could the possible carrying capacity of the bunnies be?

a. 12,000 rabbits
b. 10,000 rabbits
c. 440 rabbits
d. 8,500 rabbits

Explanation:

Carrying capacity is the stable population size an environment can sustain long-term. Looking at the rabbit (bunny) population on the graph, it stays consistently around 12,000 (12 in thousands) from 2000 to 2003 before dropping, which matches the definition of a stable carrying capacity. The other options do not align with the long-term stable population shown.

Answer:

a. 12,000 Rabbits