Question

The total carrying capacity of an ecosystem relies directly on which two balancing factors?

Options

• Natural evolutionary forces and developmental activities

• Resources and output

• Supportive Capacity and Assimilative Capacity

• Input and economic progress quality of life

Answer 1

The dual-component model identifies Supportive Capacity and Assimilative Capacity as balancing factors. Resource withdrawal must remain safe, while wastes and residuals must remain absorbable.