Which of the Following Would Likely Occur as a Population

Question

Which of the following would likely occur as a population reaches carrying capacity?
A) Density-independent deaths would increase.
B) Density-dependent deaths would increase.
C) Use of resources, such as food and space, would decrease.
D) Birth rates would increase to maintain population size.

Accepted Answer

As a population reaches carrying capacity, there are limited resources available for survival, such as food and space. As a result, competition for these resources increases, leading to density-dependent deaths. This helps to control the population size and keep it in balance with the available resources. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.