To determine which scenario would cause a decrease in competition between the two prides of lions for antelope, we need to consider how each scenario affects the availability of the prey (antelope) or the lion population itself.
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A disease kills individuals from the lion population. - This would decrease the number of lions competing for the same prey, reducing competition.
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Wildfire kills many antelope and some lions. - This would reduce the number of antelope available, increasing competition among the lions.
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An invasive species outcompetes and replaces antelope. - This would effectively remove the antelope from the ecosystem, decreasing the primary food source for the lions and altering the competition dynamics.
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Drought reduces the water available for all species. - Drought may lead to a decrease in antelope populations due to reduced resources, leading to increased competition for the remaining antelope.
The best response that would cause a decrease in competition among the lions is:
A disease kills individuals from the lion population.
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