Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between carrying capacity and population size?
a. Carrying capacity increases population size.
b. Carrying capacity determines maximum populations size.
c. Population size is not affected by carrying capacity.
d. Population size increases the carrying capacity.
The following statements best describes the relationship between carrying capacity and population size: Carrying capacity determines maximum populations size. The term carrying capacity denotes maximum number of individuals an environment can maintain in the long-term. So, it follows that this number determines the appropriate population size. Correct answer: B
