Which factors would explain this pattern among predator and prey populations in this area?

Choose all answers that are correct.

a.

The greater amount of food (prey) available will support a smaller predator population.

b. As the amount of food (prey) is depleted, the predator population will increase.

c. The greater amount of food (prey) available will support a larger predator population.

d. As the amount of food (prey) is depleted, the predator population will decrease.

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Which factors would explain this pattern among predator and prey populations in this area?

Choose all answers that are correct.

a.

The greater amount of food (prey) available will support a smaller predator population.

b. As the amount of food (prey) is depleted, the predator population will increase.

c. The greater amount of food (prey) available will support a larger predator population.

d. As the amount of food (prey) is depleted, the predator population will decrease.

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Libby Estrada · Answer 1

Just invert the statement. If there is more food when there is a larger population, there is also less food when there is a smaller population.

so the Correct answer is C