Question

choose the correct answer.
if a population encounters more environmental resistance than biotic potential, what will happen to the population?
the population stablizes.
the population fluctuates.
the population increases.
the population decreases.

Explanation:

Environmental resistance refers to factors that limit population growth, such as lack of resources or predators. Biotic potential is the maximum reproductive capacity of a population. If environmental resistance is greater than biotic potential, there are more limiting factors than growth - promoting factors. This means fewer individuals can survive and reproduce.

Answer:

The population decreases.