Question
A population of black bears depends on salmon from a stream for food.
If a drought causes the stream to run dry one year, how will this likely impact the black bear population?
A.
The population's size will increase.
B.
The population will be unaffected.
C.
The population will thrive on new species of fish.
D.
The population's size will decrease.
If a drought causes the stream to run dry one year, how will this likely impact the black bear population?
A.
The population's size will increase.
B.
The population will be unaffected.
C.
The population will thrive on new species of fish.
D.
The population's size will decrease.
Answers
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The correct answer is:
D. The population's size will decrease.
If the stream runs dry due to a drought, the black bears will likely have reduced access to salmon, which is a primary food source for them. This lack of food can lead to starvation and a decline in the bear population.
D. The population's size will decrease.
If the stream runs dry due to a drought, the black bears will likely have reduced access to salmon, which is a primary food source for them. This lack of food can lead to starvation and a decline in the bear population.