Question $2(1$ point$)$

Apply the concept of carrying capacity to a cornfield.

A field of corn needs $500$ units of sunlight, $1000$ units of water, and $250$ units of nutrients daily to thrive.

In this same ecosystem, $800$ units of sunlight, $800$ units of water, and $200$ units of nutrients are available each day.

Which of the following is TRUE about this cornfield?

This cornfield has exceeded its carrying capacity and some of the corn will likely die.

This cornfield will be most limited by nutrients, because it will run out of nutrients first.

This cornfield will continue to thrive because it has an excess of one necessary component.

This cornfield will adapt and implement new technologies to overcome the water deficit.