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Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice

What happens to an ecosystem if carnivores are removed?

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Food chains and food webs

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What happens to an ecosystem if carnivores are removed?.

  1. A.Increased biodiversity
  2. B.Decreased prey populations
  3. C.Overpopulation of herbivores
  4. D.No change

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Carnivores in Ecosystems

Carnivores are animals that primarily eat other animals. They play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems by controlling prey populations.

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    Define the term 'carnivore'.

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