Question
An increase in pesticide use has resulted in a decrease in the local blue jay population. What is the BEST explanation for the decreased blue jay population?
Responses
A Blue jay food supply increased.Blue jay food supply increased.
B Blue jay food supply decreased.Blue jay food supply decreased.
C Many blue jays moved into the area.Many blue jays moved into the area.
D Infection with the pesticide destroyed most of the blue jay population.
Responses
A Blue jay food supply increased.Blue jay food supply increased.
B Blue jay food supply decreased.Blue jay food supply decreased.
C Many blue jays moved into the area.Many blue jays moved into the area.
D Infection with the pesticide destroyed most of the blue jay population.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The BEST explanation for the decreased blue jay population due to an increase in pesticide use is:
**D. Infection with the pesticide destroyed most of the blue jay population.**
This option directly correlates the increase in pesticide use with a harmful effect on the blue jays, likely leading to their decreased population. The other options do not provide a clear connection to how pesticides would result in a decrease in the blue jay population.
**D. Infection with the pesticide destroyed most of the blue jay population.**
This option directly correlates the increase in pesticide use with a harmful effect on the blue jays, likely leading to their decreased population. The other options do not provide a clear connection to how pesticides would result in a decrease in the blue jay population.