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The number of organisms that can be supported by a region is called the ________.

A) ecological footprint
B) limiting factor
C) cation exchange capacity
D) environmental risk
E) carrying capacity

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Answer:

E. carrying capacity

Step-by-step explanation:

Carrying capacity is basically the number of organisms a region can "carry" or support. So, the only choice that matches would be E.

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