B-LS2-1 Factors that Affect Carrying Capacity

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What is carrying capacity?

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The maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support.

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How is carrying capacity affected by food availability?

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A decrease in food supply decreases the carrying capacity of an ecosystem.

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What role does water availability play in carrying capacity?

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Water availability is a critical factor that directly affects the carrying capacity of an ecosystem.

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What is the impact of predators on carrying capacity?

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The number of predators can affect the population of prey species, thus influencing the carrying capacity.

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Which factor does NOT affect carrying capacity?

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Color of the sky does not affect the carrying capacity of an ecosystem.

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How does disease affect carrying capacity?

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A disease outbreak typically decreases the carrying capacity by reducing the population of affected species.

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What is an example of a density-dependent factor affecting carrying capacity?

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Food availability is a density-dependent factor that affects carrying capacity.

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What is an example of a density-independent factor affecting carrying capacity?

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Natural disasters, such as floods or wildfires, are density-independent factors that can affect carrying capacity.

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How does climate change impact carrying capacity?

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Climate change can alter habitats and resource availability, thus affecting the carrying capacity of ecosystems.

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What happens to carrying capacity if a habitat is destroyed?

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The carrying capacity of the ecosystem is likely to decrease if the habitat is destroyed.