Carrying Capacity

Q. Carrying capacity(K) is defined as

1. number of organisms in a given time.
2. the maximum number of organisms that an environment can sustain indefnitely given the resources.
3. the maximum number of organisms that can support in a given time and limited resources.
4. the number of organisms in a given habitat.

Q. In a population, unrestricted reproductive capacity is called as:

1. Biotic potential
2. Fertility
3. Carrying capacity
4. Birth rate

Q. Once the population size reaches the carrying capacity, an equilibrium is attained. In this state of equilibrium, the resources in the habitat will replenish at a rate necessary to sustain the population.

1. True
2. False