Often the growth cycle of one population has an effect on the cycle of another. As moose populations increase, wolf populations also increase. Thus, if we are considering the logistic equation for the wolf population, dN/dt = rN , $\frac { ( K - N ) } { K }$
Which of the factors accounts for the effect on the moose population?

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K represents the carrying capacity, which is influenced by the availability of resources such as food, in this case, the moose population. As the moose population increases, it can support a larger wolf population, thus affecting the carrying capacity (K) for wolves.

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