Question

In January, a small number of eastern cottontail rabbits were introduced into Red Forest. The population curve of the rabbits is shown below.

According the information shown in the graph, what is the carrying capacity for eastern cottontail rabbits in Red Forest?

A. 75
B. 100
C. 125
D. 15

Answer 1

Answer:

B: 100

Explanation:

Carrying capacity is the point where a population stops growing and stays stable.

Answer 2

Answer:

B:100

Explanation:

Carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of members of a population that a particular environment can sustain for survival. In any ecosystem, the basic resources that organisms need for survival are always in limited supply. Examples include food, water, sunlight, oxygen, and shelter.

As a growing population reaches the limits of the available resources in an environment, its size levels off to "match" the amount of resources available. In doing so, the population reaches its carrying capacity.

In this example, the population of eastern cottontail rabbits levels off at around 100 individuals.