What happens to an ecosystem when the primary consumers disappear?(1 point)

Question

Responses

The producer population decreases, while the secondary consumer population increases.
The producer population decreases, while the secondary consumer population increases.

Both the producer and secondary consumer populations increase.
Both the producer and secondary consumer populations increase.

The producer population increases, while the secondary consumer population decreases.
The producer population increases, while the secondary consumer population decreases.

Both the producer and secondary consumer populations decrease.

Answer 1

When primary consumers disappear from an ecosystem, the result typically is that the producer population increases due to reduced herbivory pressure. However, since secondary consumers depend on primary consumers for their food, their population would likely decrease as well.

So, the correct response is:

The producer population increases, while the secondary consumer population decreases.