Question

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black - footed ferrets are native to the great plains. which factor would decrease an areas carrying capacity for these ferrets?
a. decreased number of predators
b. decreased availability of food
c. decreased competition for shelter
d. decreased number of diseases

Explanation:

Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support. A decrease in food availability limits the number of black - footed ferrets the area can support. Fewer predators, less competition for shelter, and fewer diseases would increase or at least not decrease the carrying capacity.

Answer:

B. Decreased availability of food