Question

factors in an ecosystem that are helpful to the population and can cause the population to grow are known as what? biotic potential environmental resistance

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the definitions: Biotic potential refers to the maximum reproductive capacity of a population under ideal conditions (factors that help population grow). Environmental resistance includes factors that limit population growth (like predators, lack of resources). So the correct term for factors helping population grow is biotic potential.

Answer:

Biotic potential