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imowrer

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The text points out that any given area of the earth has a limited ___________, that is, a limit to the number of people who can live there without causing a collapse of the biological system.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

When vegetation in an area is destroyed by a small increase in the population, it is an example of ___________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Benayers

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

carrying capacity

Answer to Question 2

the threshold effect


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