Question

Owls and mice have a predator/prey relationship. Owls are the predators, and mice are the prey.

What happens to the mouse population when there is a decrease in the owl population?

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Responses

It increases because fewer mice are eaten by owls.
It increases because fewer mice are eaten by owls.

It decreases because there is less food available for mice.
It decreases because there is less food available for mice.

It decreases because mice would not be eaten as owl food.
It decreases because mice would not be eaten as owl food.

It increases because there is more food available for mice.
It increases because there is more food available for mice.
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Answer 1

It increases because fewer mice are eaten by owls. Fewer predators means lower predation pressure, so the mouse population tends to grow (all else equal).