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Q · Sustainable DevelopmentMedium · 45s
Which statement correctly defines carrying capacity?
TopicSustainable Development
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Carrying capacity is the maximum population size that the environment can sustain indefinitely.
Final Answer: Option A — Ability of the environment to support the human population without degradation.