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A new species of mouse is introduced into an

environment. These mice reproduce and the
population grows. As the population grows, food
resources diminish and predation by hawks increases
Eventually, the number of mice in the environment
levels off so that the rate of birth equals the rate of
death. What is this nearly constant number of
organisms called?
A. carrying capacity
B. exponential growth
C. lirear growth
D. competitive edge

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Answer:

A, carrying capacity

Step-by-step explanation:

Carrying capacity is the maximum population size that can be sustained in a specific environment.