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Carrying Capacity in Ecology

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What does carrying capacity refer to in science?

The maximum number of living organisms that an environment can support (correct)

The number of toppings on a pizza

The number of soccer teams in a game

The number of pizzas in a buffet

How does exceeding the carrying capacity of an environment affect the organisms?

It increases the carrying capacity of the environment

It leads to limited resources and some organisms going hungry (correct)

It results in more resources being available to all organisms

It has no impact on the organisms

Why is food considered a limiting factor in the context of carrying capacity?

Because food availability can restrict the number of organisms an environment can support (correct)

Because food makes organisms grow faster

Because food has no impact on carrying capacity

Because food is not essential for living organisms

How do scientists use the concept of carrying capacity in studying ecosystems?

To determine if an ecosystem is sustainable Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the community of animals, plants, and other organisms that live in the same area?

Ecosystem Signup and view all the answers

What is a limiting factor for animal populations in an ecosystem?

Availability of food Signup and view all the answers

Why can a small forest support only two bears easily?

Because there is ample food supply Signup and view all the answers

What makes a desert ecosystem unfriendly to bears?

Lack of shelter from harsh conditions Signup and view all the answers

Why are scorpions able to thrive in a desert ecosystem?

Because they can burrow under the sand for shelter Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a limiting factor for animal populations in an ecosystem?

Access to sunlight Signup and view all the answers