Question detail
How might the removal of a predator species affect the population of its prey?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Adaptations, interdependence and competition
Question
- A. The prey population will decrease.
- B. The prey population will remain stable.
- C. The prey population will increase.
- D. The prey population will become extinct.
Answer
The correct option is The prey population will increase.. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain how removing one species can affect other species and the stability of a community in the subtopic Communities.
Explanation
The correct option is The prey population will increase.. The prey population will increase. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain how removing one species can affect other species and the stability of a community. This belongs to the subtopic Communities within Adaptations, interdependence and competition, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Communities.
Common mistake
Communities common mistake 1
Giving a vague answer instead of directly addressing: Explain how removing one species can affect other species and the stability of a community..
Answer by clearly explaining how to explain how removing one species can affect other species and the stability of a community..
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