Question

If a population grows larger than the carrying capacity of the environment, which of these is most likely to happen?
A. The death rate may rise.
B. The birthrate may rise.
C. The death rate must fall.
D. The birthrate must fall.

Answer 1

C. the death rate must fall
the carrying capacity is defined as how large of a population can be supported in the environment based on food availability and space.

Answer 2

D. the birth rate must fall.

Answer 3

It was C