Question

When the population reaches carrying capacity, which of the following equation can be related to it?

• A. Mortality Rate=Birth Rate
• B. Mortality Rate > Birth Rate
• C. Mortality Rate < Birth Rate
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Mortality Rate=Birth Rate

Carrying capacity is the maximum number of population species that the particular environment can survive. In this case, the number of individuals that are mortal and the number of new births will be equal. SO, the mortality rate will be equal to birth rate.

So, option A is the correct answer.