carrying capacity
Definition 1
Maximum demand or load that may be placed on a machine, resource, or system for extended periods under normal or specified conditions.
Definition 2
Theoretical limit to the capacity of a natural ecosystem to support continued increase in consumption of its resources and in generation of pollution without being overwhelmed. It depends on factors such as population size and density, and rate of renewability of its resources.
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