Which statement best describes a characteristic of the carrying capacity of an ecosystem? A) It can be illustrated with a food web. B) It allows organisms to produce populations of unlimited size. C) It is determined directly by an organism's reproductive success. D) It is limited by the habitat's available energy and nutrients.

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Jenny Rich

26 March, 19:20

Which statement best describes a characteristic of the carrying capacity of an ecosystem? A) It can be illustrated with a food web. B) It allows organisms to produce populations of unlimited size. C) It is determined directly by an organism's reproductive success. D) It is limited by the habitat's available energy and nutrients.

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Alexandria Gilbert · Answer 1

D) It is limited by the habitat's available energy and nutrients.

Explanation:

Animals reach their carrying capacity when there is a lack in food and water supply to sustain the population. Therefore, the population cannot grow any further.