Question

The largest population size that can be supported in an area without harming the environment is referred to as what?

Answer 1

carrying capacity

At what population size does growth start to slow in the logistic model of growth? That depends on the populations carrying capacity  see Figure above  . The carrying capacity  K  is the largest population size that can be supported in an area without harming the environment. Population growth hits a ceiling at that size in the logistic growth model.