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What are some of the lines of evidence that indicate that the human population has already exceeded Earth's carrying capacity?
Already hundreds of thousands die each year of starvation and should climate change accelerate man will not have time to adjust to the new climate fast enough to provide enough food to support the existing population. Also should global warming (regardless of whether man causes it or not) cause a rapid rise in ocean levels (due to melting of land based ice) millions if not billions of people that now live near current sea level will be displaced. Results could be catastrophic for all life on earth reducing the population by billions in a relatively short period of time.
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Why does the white tailed deer population drop when the carrying capacity is exceeded?
the environment cannot sustain the number of organisms and food becomes too scarce for such a population to survive
What is the worlds carrying capacity?
The world's carrying capacity is the maximum population size that can be sustained by available resources and without causing detrimental effects on the environment. It is a complex and dynamic concept influenced by factors such as technology, lifestyle choices, and resource management. Estimates of the Earth's carrying capacity vary widely, but many experts agree that it is currently being exceeded.
The deffinichion for carring capacity?
The "definition" of "carrying" capacity in the animal world is: "The maxium population of a given species that an ecosystem can support without being degraded or destroyed in the long run. The carrying capacity may be exceeded, but not without lessening the system`s ability to support life in the long term." This answer was taken out of a college text book on Environmental Science By: Richard T. Wright I hope this helps explain your question. Good Luck!
What happens if the carrying capacity is exceeded?
It will likely descend into warfare as happened on Easter Island, and savagery will continue until the population drops below whatever remains of the carrying capacity. However, the warfare may also diminish both the human resources and Natural Resources and infrastructure to the point that no meaningful recovery is possible. Think TSE's "not with a bang, but a whimper".
How does a carrying capacity affects the number of predators in an area?
Carrying capacity refers to the maximum population size that an environment can sustain, based on available resources such as food, water, and habitat. In ecosystems, the carrying capacity of prey species influences the number of predators that can be supported; if prey populations are abundant, predator numbers can increase as they have sufficient food. Conversely, if the carrying capacity is exceeded due to overpredation or environmental changes, prey populations may decline, leading to a subsequent decrease in predator numbers due to limited resources. Thus, the balance between prey and predator populations is dynamically influenced by the carrying capacity of the environment.
Under which circumstance may the Maximum Person Capacity of a vessel be exceeded?
The maximum person capacity can be exceeded if the vessel is 26ft or longer.
What does an unrestricted population of organisms experience?
An unrestricted population of organisms may experience exponential growth due to abundant resources, lack of competition, and favorable environmental conditions. However, this rapid growth can lead to resource depletion, increased competition, and potentially collapse if the ecosystem's carrying capacity is exceeded.
How many people was the Warsaw ghetto built for?
The Warsaw ghetto had a population capacity of 500,000 people, even though the population often exceeded it.____The term capacity is misleading unless one specifies the number of people per room.
What usually happens at consumer end when the current carrying capacity of transformer is exceeded?
What should happen is that the circuit-breaker should trip to cut off the current before the transformer becomes damaged by overheating.
What is the relationship between carrying capacity and limiting factors?
the difference between limiting factor and carrying capacity is the fact that carrying capacity is the population a ecosystem can support over TIME and limiting factor just makes the population stop growing and wont let any more people/animals/ect.. in if the place is packed
What is the cause of population problem?
Each geographical area (such as cities or countries) has its own population capacity. When that capacity is exceeded it is called overpopulation which is a population problem. The problem is that there are more humans than there are resources and it causes an disruption in the quality of life.
When the Gold Rush ended in 1855 the population of California was what?
Exceeded 300,000 !
