What happens when the carrying capacity of an ecosystem is exceeded?
a. The ecosystem will immediately lose its capacity to support human life.
b. The ecosystem's resources will be depleted at a faster rate than they can be replaced.
c. The ecosystem will begin to expand to accommodate the higher demands placed by the extra population.
d. The ecosystem will stop interacting with other ecosystems.
Answer: b
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