The concept of 'environmental carrying capacity' has long been central to ecological studies, referring to the maximum population size an ecosystem can sustain indefinitely. However, recent research challenges the static nature of this idea, arguing that human innovation and technological advancement can effectively expand carrying capacity. Critics of this view contend that such optimism overlooks the finite nature of natural resources and the irreversible damage caused by overexploitation. A balanced perspective suggests that while technology may delay limits, it cannot eliminate them entirely, necessitating a shift toward sustainable practices that prioritize long-term resilience over short-term growth.
❓ この文章の要点は何ですか？
A. A. 技術革新は環境の限界を恒久的に解決することができる。
B. B. 収容力の概念は時代遅れであり、無関係である。
C. C. 収容力は固定されているが、人間の革新性と持続可能な実践はその影響に影響を与えることができる。
D. D. 経済成長のためには資源の過剰搾取は避けられない。
✅ 正确答案
C. Carrying capacity is fixed, but human innovation and sustainable practices can influence its effects.
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