How can carrying capacity in the ocean be best described? A. Carrying capacity is the minimum population size required for a particular species in a particular area to survive.
B. Carrying capacity is the minimum population size required for a group of different species in a particular area to survive.
C. Carrying capacity is the maximum population size required for a particular species in a particular area to survive.
D. Carrying capacity is the maximum population size required for a group of different species in a particular area to survive.
The correct answer is D. Carrying capacity is the maximum population size required for a group of different species in a particular area to survive.
Explanation: Carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of individuals of a particular species or groups of species that an environment can support sustainably. In the context of the ocean, it applies to the limitations of resources like food, space, and habitat availability that can help maintain diverse marine life. Hence, option D accurately reflects this concept for groups of different species.