The maximum number of individuals of a given species that a particular environment can support for an indefinite period, assuming there are no changes in the environment is called its
A) environmental resistance
B) intrinsic rate of increase
C) carrying capacity
D) sustainability
E) demography

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals that an environment can support for an indefinite period of time, assuming there are no changes in the environment (such as food, water, shelter, and other resources). Environmental resistance refers to limiting factors that reduce the growth of populations, while intrinsic rate of increase refers to the rate at which a population grows under ideal conditions. Sustainability refers to the ability of a population to maintain itself without degrading resources, while demography refers to the study of human population statistics.

The Maximum Number of Individuals of a Given Species That