If the desert experiences a prolonged drought where many of the plants die, which BEST predicts the effect on the carrying capacity of the ecosystem? A
The carrying capacity of the ecosystem will increase because there will be more space available for organisms.
B
The carrying capacity of the ecosystem will increase because there will be fewer organisms that require resources.
C
The carrying capacity of the ecosystem will decrease because there will be less food available for many organisms.
D
The carrying capacity of the ecosystem will decrease because there will be fewer organisms competing for resources.