It is common to hear about the huge reproductive potential of some organisms. For example, if all of the eggs of houseflies were to survive to maturity, the world would soon be covered in flies. This scenario does not happen on Earth because
A) the biotic potential would be limited by environmental resistance.
B) the biotic potential would continue to increase.
C) environmental resistance would increase, increasing the carrying capacity.
D) house flies would find it too difficult to locate a potential mate.
A
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A) oil B) natural gas C) uranium D) coal E) hydropower
Which strategy could be an agent of change that contributes to more sustainable living?
A. increased product consumption B. environmental literacy C. proliferate use of natural capital D. less stringent pollution controls E. diminished dependency on wind energy
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)