Question

a) the reintroduction of the wolves did not affect the carrying capacity of Yellowstone Nacional Park ecosystem. b) Before the reintroduction of the wolves, the park reached its carrying capacity resulting in low land fertility c) The carrying capacity of Yellowstone Nacional Park ecossytem was increased with the introduction of the wolves d) The deer and elk population contributed to the increased in land fertility which positively impacted the carrying capacity of Yellowstone National Park's ecossytem.

Answer 1

Yellowstone National Park

Carrying capacity is the maximum of a species that the environment can support, involving food, water, and habitat.

The reintroduction of wolves contributed positively to Yellowstone National Park because it helped vegetation to regenerate and increased the fertility of the land.

Prior to the reintroduction of wolves, Yellowstone National Park was at its carrying capacity limit for deer and elk. The low fertility of the land was due to a large number of these animals and consequently their movement that crushed the plants.

Analyzing the alternatives and the table, we have that "B" is correct. Before the reintroduction of wolves, the park reached its carrying capacity and this generated low fertility. With the introduction of wolves, the deer and elk population began to decline and so the fertility of the land increased.

Answer: B.