A family raises a species of fish in a pond. At the end of each summer, the family sells the fully grown fish. One year, the family notices that the fish are smaller than they had been the previous year. Which statement best explains this observation?(1 point)

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There were fewer fish this year than there were last year.
There were fewer fish this year than there were last year.

There was more space in the pond this year than last year.
There was more space in the pond this year than last year.

There

Answer 1

was less food available for the fish this year than last year.

This explanation suggests that a shortage of food could lead to smaller fish, as they may not have received adequate nutrition to grow to their full potential.