Match each statement to the correct ecological term.
-maximum number of individuals of a species that a particular environment can sustain; can change over time

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Carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of individuals of a particular species that a particular environment can sustain. This capacity can change over time based on various factors such as changes in the environment or the population's behavior.

B) Total fertility rate and D) replacement fertility rate both refer to the average number of children born to a woman over her lifetime and do not relate to carrying capacity.

C) Age structure refers to the proportion of individuals in a population in different age groups and how this affects the population's growth and development.

E) Reproductive base is not a commonly used ecological term and does not relate to carrying capacity.

Match Each Statement to the Correct Ecological Term