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Relationships Among Organisms Quick Check
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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?

(1 point)

It increases because fewer mice are eaten by owls.

It decreases because there is less food available for mice.

It increases because there is more food available for mice.

It decreases because mice would not be eaten as owl food.
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Answer 1

It increases because fewer mice are eaten by owls.