Question

Which of the following are the results of a population reaching the carrying capacity of the environment in which it lives? (Choose

all that apply) WARNING I will report if there are any links to the answer!!

A)The birth and death rates will balance each other out for a net growth rate of zero.

B)The population will no longer grow in size.

C)Death rate will increase, and birth rate will decrease until they balance each other out.

D)Birth rate will increase, and death rate will decrease until they balance each other out.

Answer 1

Answer: B and C
Explanation: when a species exceeds its carrying capacity the population will decrease in size.

Answer 2

✦ The birth and death rates will balance each other out for a net growth rate of zero.

✦ Death rate will increase, and birth rate will decrease until they balance each other out.

✦ The population will no longer grow in size.

Step-by-step explanation:

Due to practical limitations of food, water, and space, a given environment has a maximum population size it can support.