Question

Which of the following correctly describes the term- ‘carrying capacity’ of environment?

Q: Answer-Which of the following correctly describes the term- ‘carrying capacity’ of environment?

Carrying Capacity implies that the resource extraction is not above the rate of regeneration of the resource and the wastes generated are within the assimilating capacity of the environment. When this is not so, the environment fails to perform its third and vital function of life sustenance and this results in an environmental crisis.

A The maximum carbon emission the environment can carry to lead a healthy environment

B The maximum weight the earth can carry

C This implies that the resource extraction is not above the rate of regeneration of the resource and the wastes generated are within the assimilating capacity of the environment.

D The minimum amount of carbon sequestration we need do for a sustainable environment

E None of the above

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