B-LS2-1 Factors that Affect Carrying Capacity

Front

What is carrying capacity?

Back

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

Front

How does food supply affect carrying capacity?

Back

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

Front

What is the primary factor that determines carrying capacity?

Back

The availability of resources such as food, water, and shelter.

Front

What effect does a disease outbreak have on carrying capacity?

Back

A disease outbreak typically decreases the carrying capacity of an ecosystem.

Front

Which factor does not affect carrying capacity?

Back

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

Front

If an ecosystem has a carrying capacity of 1000 and currently supports 800 individuals, what is the remaining capacity?

Back

The remaining capacity is 200.

Front

What role do predators play in carrying capacity?

Back

Predators can decrease the carrying capacity by reducing the number of prey species.

Front

How does climate affect carrying capacity?

Back

Climate conditions can influence the availability of resources, thus affecting carrying capacity.

Front

What happens to carrying capacity if resources are abundant?

Back

If resources are abundant, the carrying capacity may increase.

Front

What is an example of a limiting factor in an ecosystem?

Back

Limited water supply is an example of a limiting factor that can decrease carrying capacity.