Explain what happens to the predator population if the prey population changes and vice versa.

Answer 1

If the prey population changes, the predator population will also change in response. If the prey population increases, the predator population will likely increase as well, as the predators will have more food available. Conversely, if the prey population decreases, the predator population will likely decrease as well, as the predators will have less food available.

The same is true in reverse. If the predator population changes, the prey population will also change in response. If the predator population increases, the prey population will likely decrease as the predators will have more food available. Conversely, if the predator population decreases, the prey population will likely increase as the predators will have less food available.