Chapter 4, Problem 2STP

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Carrying capacity is the number of people, animal or crops in a particular region which supports that region without environmental degradation.

It is the average population size in a particular habitat.

Answer to Problem 2STP

Correct answer :

The correct answer is option d) 4

Explanation of Solution

Explanation/justification for the correct answer :

Option d) 4. Carrying capacity typically represents the upper limit upon an exponential growth function. Without outside circumstances to cause changes in the parameters, the population can surpass the carrying capacity. Thus, carrying capacity act as horizontal asymptote. So the corret option is option d).

Explanation for incorrect answer :

Option a) 1. It represents the initial growth phase of the population with respect to time

Option b) 2. It represents the maximum population over a period of time.

Option c) 3. It represents the fluctuation in the population over a period of time.