Predator/prey interactions regulate the populations of both groups. Which chain of events follows from an increase in predators?(1 point)

Question

Responses

decrease in prey → decrease in predators → increase in prey
decrease in prey → decrease in predators → increase in prey

decrease in prey → increase in predators → decrease in prey
decrease in prey → increase in predators → decrease in prey

increase in prey → decrease in predators → decrease in prey
increase in prey → decrease in predators → decrease in prey

increase in prey → increase in predators → decrease in prey

Answer 1

The correct chain of events that follows from an increase in predators is:

decrease in prey → decrease in predators → increase in prey

Here's the reasoning:

1. An increase in predators will lead to a decrease in prey populations because the predators will consume more of them.
2. As the prey population decreases, the predators will eventually have less food available, which can lead to a decrease in the predator population.
3. With fewer predators, the prey population will have a chance to recover and increase again.

So, the sequence is:
decrease in prey → decrease in predators → increase in prey.