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Geological Engineering · Q32

Environmental Geology and Sustainability

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 32

Q32

What does the term �carrying capacity� refer to in environmental geology?

A.
Maximum population an area can support sustainably
Answer
B.
Maximum weight of a building
C.
Maximum mining depth
D.
Maximum water flow in a river

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Carrying capacity is the limit to how many organisms or people an environment can sustain.Exceeding it causes resource depletion and environmental damage.