Question

which statement best describes the relationship between carrying capacity and population size?

• population size increases the carrying capacity.
• population size is not affected by carrying capacity.
• carrying capacity determines maximum population size.
• carrying capacity increases population size.

Explanation:

Carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of individuals an environment can sustainably support. It sets an upper limit for population size, rather than being increased by population size, being unrelated to it, or directly increasing population size.

Answer:

C. Carrying capacity determines maximum population size.