Question

what is the relationship between limiting factors and carrying capacity?
carrying capacity eliminates limiting factors by balancing resource use
limiting factors determine carrying capacity by decreasing competition in a population
limiting factors increase the carrying capacity of an environment by providing more resources
limiting factors determine the carrying capacity by controlling population size

Explanation:

Limiting factors (such as food, space, water) determine the carrying capacity of an environment. Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support. Limiting factors control population size, which in turn relates to what the environment can sustain (carrying capacity). For example, if there is a limited amount of food (a limiting factor), it will restrict how many organisms can survive in that area (affecting carrying capacity).

Answer:

Limiting factors determine the carrying capacity by controlling population size.