According to demographer Joel Cohen,the human carrying capacity

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Joel Cohen argues that the human carrying capacity is not a fixed number but depends on the standard of living. This means that a high standard of living will require more resources like food, water, and energy, and therefore will lead to a lower carrying capacity. On the other hand, a lower standard of living can increase the carrying capacity by reducing the demand for resources. Hence, choice B is the best answer.  The other choices are not accurate as the carrying capacity cannot be calculated for humans in the same way as other animals (A), cannot be clearly determined (C), and does not solely depend on the availability of fresh water (D).

According to Demographer Joel Cohen,the Human Carrying Capacity