EP CONCEPTUAL INTEGRATED SCIENCE-ACCESS
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Chapter 21, Problem 51TE
Suppose that the carrying capacity of a specific habitat
is 50 songbirds. Is it possible for this carrying capacity to
change? What could cause the carrying capacity to increase?
What could cause the carrying capacity to decrease?
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