Question

earths carrying capacity is not fixed. identify the statements that correctly characterize how carrying capacity changes. carrying capacity increases with reduced ecological footprint. carrying capacity decreases with increased education. carrying capacity increases with technological innovations. carrying capacity decreases with environmental damage. carrying capacity increases with increased population.

Explanation:

A reduced ecological footprint means less strain on resources, allowing for a higher carrying - capacity. Technological innovations can improve resource use and production, increasing carrying - capacity. Environmental damage degrades resources and habitats, reducing carrying - capacity. Increased education generally has positive impacts on resource management and does not decrease carrying - capacity. An increased population does not directly increase carrying - capacity; rather, it may put more pressure on resources and potentially decrease it.

Answer:

• Carrying capacity increases with reduced ecological footprint.
• Carrying capacity increases with technological innovations.
• Carrying capacity decreases with environmental damage.