2.7 - Carrying Capacity (K)
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What does carrying capacity (K) refer to?
π‘ Hint: Think about the limits of an ecosystem.
Name one factor that influences carrying capacity.
π‘ Hint: Consider what populations rely on to survive.
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What is carrying capacity?
π‘ Hint: Think of how many individuals a habitat can support long-term.
True or False: Carrying capacity can change due to environmental factors.
π‘ Hint: Consider what happens to ecosystems when conditions change.
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Given a woodland area that can support 100 deer sustainably but is currently at 150 due to overpopulation, what steps would you recommend to restore balance?
π‘ Hint: Think about balancing the population with available resources.
How would an increase in predation among a certain prey species affect its carrying capacity over time?
π‘ Hint: Consider the predator-prey relationship and its impact on numbers.
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