Question

The carrying capacity of a wildlife reserve is 570 individuals for a particular species of rodents. If the area of the reserve is extended, the carrying capacity is likely to . During the summer, a fatal disease began killing individuals. The carrying capacity of the reserve will therefore .

Answer 1

The carrying capacity of a wildlife reserve is 570 individuals for a particular species of rodents. If the area of the reserve is extended, the carrying capacity is likely to increase.

During the summer, a fatal disease began killing individuals. The carrying capacity of the reserve will therefore remain the same as the area of the reserve is not changed.

The deaths are caused due to disease.