______ implies that resource extraction is not above the rate of regeneration of resources and the wastes generated are within the assimilating capacity of the environment.

Carrying capacity

The correct answer is Option (2) → Carrying capacity

Carrying capacity: This implies that the resource extraction is not above the rate of regeneration of the resource and the wastes generated are within the assimilating capacity of the environment. When this is not so, the environment fails to perform its vital function of life sustenance and this results in an environmental crisis. This is the situation today all over the worl.

Absorptive capacity means the ability of the environment to absorb degradation.