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Which statement is true about the relationship between carrying capacity and population size?

A. If a population is more than the carrying capacity, it leads to a positive growth rate and increased population.
B. If a population is less than the carrying capacity, it leads to a negative growth rate.
C. If a population is less than the carrying capacity, it leads to a positive growth rate and increased population.
D. If a population is more than the carrying capacity, it leads to a neutral growth rate.



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Carrying capacity defines the maximum population size in an environment and influences growth rates accordingly.


Explanation:

Carrying capacity in the environment is the maximum population size that can be supported. When a population approaches the carrying capacity, its growth rate slows down, eventually leading to a stop in growth.

Density-dependent growth rates consider limits on population growth, with the carrying capacity setting a maximum threshold. If the population exceeds this capacity, the growth rate becomes negative, resulting in a decline.


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