Earth's carrying capacity for the human species has

A. remained largely unchanged over time.
B. created large amounts of energy.
C. increased as a result of technological, social and cultural changes.
D. decreased as a result of technological, social and cultural changes.
E. follows a consistent upward growth trend regardless of population crashes


Answer: C

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