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the largest population that can be supported
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe carrying capacity means "how much it can hold".
The carrying capacity of a bucket might be two gallons (nine liters). The carrying capacity of an ecosystem is the number or biomass of different kinds of organisms that the ecosystem can support.
The carrying capacity will depend on many factors, such as the nutrient content of the soil, the precipitation (rain, snow, and so on), temperature, and light levels. In some seasons the carrying capacity may be much higher than in others.
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∙ 15y agoThe supportable population of an organism.
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∙ 10y agoCarrying capacity refers to the number of a organism that can survive in a certain area. This is effected by the number of resources (space, food, competitors) in the area.
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∙ 15y agoA carrying capacity is the maximum population size of a certain species that the ecosystem can support.
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∙ 13y agoThe amount of energy in the first level determines how many animals can be supported on the subsequent levels.
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∙ 9y agoIt is the amount of organisms it can allow to have access to its resources at a particular time is called the carrying capacity of a ecosystem.
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What is a the number of organisms a ecosystem can support?
carrying capacity
Which statement below accurately describes the carrying capacity of any ecosystem?
It is affected by both abiotic and biotic resources.
What is the largest number of individuals of one species that an ecosystem can support over time?
Carrying Capacity!! :D (apex)
What one thing that would increase the carrying capacity of a the moth ecosystem?
One thing that would increase the carrying capacity is if the ecosystem had more resources, such as a bigger food supply. If there was more food, the ecosystem could support more organisms. have a nice day! :P
How does an upset in the dynamic equilibrium of an ecosystem affect its carrying capacity?
two examples of an dynamic eqilibrium of an ecosystem may be upset
How do you spell carrying capacity?
That is the correct spelling of the ecosystem term "carrying capacity."
How is the carrying capacity of a city's roads similar to the carrying capacity of an ecosystem?
Carrying capacity refers to the number of individuals who ccan be supported in a given area.
What is a the number of organisms a ecosystem can support?
carrying capacity
Which statement below accurately describes the carrying capacity of any ecosystem?
It is affected by both abiotic and biotic resources.
What is used to describe the greatest number of people within a population that an ecosystem can support?
Carrying Capacity:-).
The carrying capacity for a species represent the maximum number of ______ an ecosystem can support?
individuals an ecosystem can support.
The carrying capacity for a species represents the maximum number of an ecosystem can support.?
individuals an ecosystem can support.
What is carrying-capacity?
The carrying capacity of a given ecosystem is the total number of organisms in a given species for which there are sufficient resources, so that they survive and reproduce.
In a balanced ecosystem the carrying capacity for given species should be?
Stable
What is the maximum size that a population can reach in an ecosystem is called?
Carrying capacity
What is the largest population that an ecosystem can support over time ?
Carrying capacity
The interrelationships of organisms play a vital role in the balance of any given ecosystem. Which event might increase the carrying capacity for rabbits in a prairie ecosystem?
a season of extra rain
