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What is carrying capacity?

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A carrying capacity is the amount of people, animals, or things that fit in a particular space.
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Explanation: Carrying capacity is the maximum total population that a given area can support. Determined by limiting factors: competition for food, water, shelter, and mates. Predators, disease, and parasites.

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