Question

in the graph shown here, the carrying capacity for black bears is less than __________. the first time the black bear population reached the carrying capacity was in the year __________. a.) 20; 1990 b.) 15; 2000 c.) 5; 1995 d.) 10; 1985

Explanation:

Step1: Identify carrying - capacity

The carrying capacity is the horizontal dashed line on the graph. It is below 20.

Step2: Find first - reach year

The population first reaches the carrying capacity around 1990 as the curve levels off at that time.

Answer:

A. 20; 1990