Question

determining carrying capacity
there are 110 goldfish in the pond when the availability of resources decreases. the carrying capacity drops from 125 to 90 goldfish. which of the following statements is true under these conditions? check all that apply.
□ the pond can support a population size of 125 goldfish.
□ the pond can support a population size of 110 goldfish.
□ the pond can support a population size of 90 goldfish.
□ the pond can support a population size of 75 goldfish.
□ the pond can support a population size of 50 goldfish.
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Explanation:

Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support. When the carrying capacity drops to 90, it means the pond can support populations less than or equal to 90. 75 and 50 are less than 90, and 90 is equal to the new carrying capacity.

Answer:

• The pond can support a population size of 90 goldfish.
• The pond can support a population size of 75 goldfish.
• The pond can support a population size of 50 goldfish.