Question

Q. The carrying capacity of the ecosystem does not depend on:

• A. Amount of resources available in ecosystem
• B. Size of population
• C. Amount of resources each individual is consuming
• D. Life expectancy

Answer 1

The correct option is D Life expectancy

Explanation:

The carrying capacity of the ecosystem is the maximum size of population that can be supported indefinitely upon available resources & services of the ecosystem, without degrading. It depends on three factors:

1. Amount of resources available in the ecosystem.
2. Size of population.
3. Amount of resources each individual is consuming.