The ability of the world's many environments to support animals and people is its __________.

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Carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that a given environment can support. This includes both animals and humans, and takes into account factors such as food availability, water resources, and space. The world's carrying capacity is constantly changing as environmental conditions shift, making it important to monitor and manage our use of natural resources. Choice A (breathing room) and choice B (upper limits) are not accurate descriptors of carrying capacity. Choice D (symbiotic relationship) is not directly related to the concept of carrying capacity.

The Ability of the World's Many Environments to Support Animals