Carrying capacity is the maximum population size the environment can sustain without damage. How does this relate to scarcity of resources, competition, and survival of organisms?
The carrying capacity of an environment is limited by the availability of resources such as food, water, and space. When resources become scarce, organisms must compete with each other for access to these resources. This competition can lead to increased stress, reduced reproductive success, and even death for some individuals. As a result, only the organisms best adapted to their environment and able to secure enough resources will survive and thrive, while others may perish. This competition for resources and survival of the fittest helps to regulate population sizes and maintain balance within an ecosystem.
