The actual carrying capacity of our planet may be lower than initially calculated due to which of the following factors?

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Modern food production relies heavily on nonrenewable resources such as fossil fuels, which are finite and will eventually run out. This means that as the demand for food increases with population growth, the ability to produce that food may decrease, ultimately lowering the planet's carrying capacity. A and D may indirectly contribute to the problem, but are not direct factors in lowering the carrying capacity. C may affect the productivity of ecosystems, but does not necessarily indicate a lower carrying capacity.

The Actual Carrying Capacity of Our Planet May Be Lower