Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Explain how and why the carrying capacity of the human population changes.
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Carrying capacity of an ecosystem refers to its maximum population that it can support. Carrying capacity of an ecosystem differs with the species. The carrying capacity to support population depends on several factors including available space, food and water supply, and sunlight.

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