The Population Size That a Particular Environment Can Support Is

Question

The population size that a particular environment can support is called
A)biotic potential.
B)environmental capability.
C)J-selective.
D)C-selective.
E)carrying capacity.

Accepted Answer

The term "carrying capacity" refers to the maximum population size that a particular environment can sustain with the available resources. It is determined by factors such as food, water, shelter, and space. When a population exceeds its carrying capacity, the environment becomes depleted of resources, and the population may decline through starvation, disease, or competition. Therefore, E is the correct answer, while the other options (A, B, C, and D) are either irrelevant or incorrect definitions.