Question
A population of squirrels eat acorns from local oak trees. In some years, oak trees produce much greater numbers of acorns than usual.
Which of the following is the most direct effect of an increase of acorns on the squirrel population?
True or False - the squirrel population decreases due to increased health issues with the abundance of acorns
True
False
Which of the following is the most direct effect of an increase of acorns on the squirrel population?
True or False - the squirrel population decreases due to increased health issues with the abundance of acorns
True
False
Answers
GPT-4o mini
False. The most direct effect of an increase in acorns on the squirrel population would likely be an increase in the squirrel population due to the increased food supply, leading to better health and higher reproductive success.