The maximum population size that can be supported by its habitat is known as
A) maximum increase.
B) carrying capacity.
C) exponential growth.
D) population balance.

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals that an environment can sustainably support. Option A (maximum increase) refers to the highest rate of population growth, option C (exponential growth) refers to a rapid increase in population size, and option D (population balance) is not a commonly used term in ecology.

The Maximum Population Size That Can Be Supported by Its