WAEC Biology 2017 Question 29

Question 29

Population Ecology

The number of individuals that the environment can support over a long period of time is its

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

Answer: D (carrying capacity.)

Explanation

Carrying capacity is the largest population an environment can keep supplied with food, space and other needs over time.