CBSE 2022 · Region 1 · Set 2 · Q6 · 2 marks
Study the graph given below, showing the population growth curves 'A' and 'B' respectively. Answer the following questions :
(a)What is 'Carrying Capacity' in respect of Curve 'B' indicative of ?(b)Mention the action of possible natural forces that could have lead to curve 'B'.
Study the graph given below, showing the population growth curves 'A' and 'B' respectively. Answer the following questions :
(a)
What is 'Carrying Capacity' in respect of Curve 'B' indicative of ?
(b)
Mention the action of possible natural forces that could have lead to curve 'B'.
Marking-scheme solution
(a) Carrying capacity is the maximum possible number of organisms (beyond which no further growth is possible) in a habitat.
(b) Limited resources lead to competition, fittest survives and reproduces.
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