A population of mice occupies a tree stump in a forest. During the last decade, there has been little change in the number of mice in the population. Which of the following would likely cause the number of mice to decrease quickly?

A a decrease in disease

B an increase in predation

C a decrease in competition

D an increase in length of mating season

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Lilyana Kramer

12 January, 04:07

A population of mice occupies a tree stump in a forest. During the last decade, there has been little change in the number of mice in the population. Which of the following would likely cause the number of mice to decrease quickly?

A a decrease in disease

B an increase in predation

C a decrease in competition

D an increase in length of mating season

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Heather Gay · Answer 1

If a population of mice occupies a tree stump in a forest and the number of mice has decreased, it is likely due to an increase in predation. The answer is letter B. When a mouse is in the forest, it will be part of the ecosystem there. When it looks for food, they can also become food for other animals.