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Question:
Capacity can have two different meanings.
One meaning of capacity is the ability to do or understand something.
For example:
He had an amazing capacity for enjoying life instead of worrying about what might happen in the future.
My capacity to remember things is decreasing as I get older.
skill
capability
challenge
ability
Which of the words below are closest to this meaning of capacity? Choose three correct answers.
Response:
Capacity can also mean the maximum amount that something can hold.
The storage capacity of the computer increases with the amount of memory you put in.
space
volume
area
large amount of data
Which answers below are closest to this second meaning of capacity? Choose three correct answers.
Read this paragraph and answer the question below.
increasing the size of school buildings in poor neighborhoods
ensuring the survival of trees (to produce oxygen)
genetic manipulation of food crops to produce more food
provide more houses to reduce crowding and disease
How Many People Can Earth Carry?
The carrying capacity of planet earth is defined as the maximum amount of people that the environment can support. This refers to factors such as the amount of food, oxygen, accommodation, health care and physical space.
Which steps could you take to increase the carrying capacity of the planet? Choose the 3 correct answers.