Question

there are 110 goldfish in the pond when the availability of resources decreases. the carrying capacity drops from 125 to 90 goldfish. which of the following statements is true under these conditions? check all that apply
the pond can support a population size of 125 goldfish
the pond can support a population size of 110 goldfish
the pond can support a population size of 90 goldfish.
the pond can support a population size of 75 goldfish
the pond can support a population size of 50 goldfish.

Explanation:

The carrying - capacity is the maximum population size of a species that an environment can sustain indefinitely. When the carrying capacity drops from 125 to 90 goldfish, the pond can support populations that are less than or equal to 90 goldfish.

Answer:

C. The pond can support a population size of 90 goldfish
D. The pond can support a population size of 75 goldfish
E. The pond can support a population size of 50 goldfish