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    Question

    Which of the following correctly describes the term-

    ‘carrying capacity’ of environment?
    A The maximum carbon emission the environment can carry to lead a healthy environment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The maximum weight the earth can carry Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    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. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The minimum amount of carbon sequestration we need do for a sustainable environment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    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.

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