Carrying Capacity and Limiting Factors

How do limiting factors affect population size?

• They can increase population size by providing more resources.

• They can decrease population size by reducing resources or increasing competition.

• They have no effect on population size.

• They can stabilize population size by balancing resources.

What is the relationship between competition and carrying capacity?

• The increase in competition for limited resources can reduce the carrying capacity of a species.

• Competition has no effect on carrying capacity.

• Increased competition always increases carrying capacity.

• Carrying capacity is independent of competition.

What is the impact of climate change on carrying capacity?

• Climate change has no effect on carrying capacity.

• Climate change can lead to increased carrying capacity for all species.

• Climate change can alter habitats and the availability of resources, affecting the carrying capacity of many species.

• Climate change only affects the carrying capacity of terrestrial species.

Give an example of a limiting factor in an ecosystem.

• Availability of sunlight

• Availability of water

• Presence of predators

• Soil type

What role does food supply play in carrying capacity?

• It has no effect on carrying capacity.

• It is a critical limiting factor that can determine the carrying capacity of an environment.

• It only affects the carrying capacity of aquatic environments.

• It increases the carrying capacity regardless of other factors.

How do invasive species affect the carrying capacity of native species?

• Invasive species can enhance the carrying capacity of native species by providing additional resources.

• Invasive species can compete with native species for resources, reducing their carrying capacity.

• Invasive species have no effect on the carrying capacity of native species.

• Invasive species can increase the population of native species by eliminating predators.

What is the meaning of biodiversity in relation to carrying capacity?

• Greater biodiversity can enhance the resilience and stability of the ecosystem, which potentially increases the carrying capacity.

• Biodiversity refers to the number of species in a given area, which has no impact on carrying capacity.

• Higher biodiversity leads to more competition among species, reducing carrying capacity.

• Biodiversity is unrelated to ecosystem health and carrying capacity.

What is carrying capacity?

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

• The total number of species in a given area.

• The amount of resources available in an ecosystem.

• The rate at which a population can grow under ideal conditions.

What happens when a population exceeds its carrying capacity?

• The population may experience a decline due to resource depletion.

• The population will continue to grow indefinitely.

• The population will migrate to a new area.

• The population will become more resilient to environmental changes.

What is an example of a biotic limiting factor?

• Climate change

• Predation, disease, or competition between species.

• Soil nutrients

• Water availability