What is the term used to describe when the population growth is at a level that can't sustain any more growth because there are not enough resources to sustain life on earth?
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Step 1: The term used to describe when the population growth is at a level that can't sustain any more growth because there are not enough resources to sustain life on earth is known as carrying capacity. Show more…
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