if the hawks are increased, what will happen to the grass? Please explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

If the number of hawks (predators) is increased, it is likely that the population of their prey (such as rodents, rabbits, or other small animals) will significantly decrease due to increased predation. These small animals typically consume grass and other vegetation, so as their population declines, the grass may experience increased growth as a result of decreased consumption by these herbivores. This reasoning is based on the predator-prey relationship in ecosystems, which can influence the population sizes of both predators and their prey, as well as the health of vegetation in the environment.