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

Question

Responses

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
increase in prey → increase in predators → decrease in prey

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

Answer 1

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

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

This reflects the dynamic nature of predator-prey relationships where an increase in the number of predators leads to a decrease in the prey population, which can then potentially lead to a decrease in the predator population over time due to the reduced availability of food.