What is expected to happen to the death rate as population density and

competition increase?

OA) decreases

OB) increases

OC) remains the same

The correct option is B) increases

Explanation:

Carrying capacity can be described as the maximum number of organisms of a species that an area can hold. The area will comprise of resources for a limited number of organisms of a species. If the population density increases for an area rapidly, then there will be severe competition for resources available. As a result, many organism will die due to this competition. Hence, the death rate will increase.