WAEC Biology 2013 Question 36

Question 36

Population Ecology

The maximum size of a population that a given area can support is known as

  1. A.population density.
  2. B.carrying capacity.
  3. C.population growth.
  4. D.maximum population.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (carrying capacity.)

Explanation

Carrying capacity is the largest population the food, water and space of an area can support for a long time.