In a grassland ecosystem, grass is eaten by rabbits who are eaten by foxes.

Question

What would be the effect of rabbits dying because they are hunted?

A: Both the grass and fox populations would decrease.

B: Both the grass and fox populations would increase.

C: The grass population would decrease, and the fox population would increase.

D: The grass population would increase, and the fox population would decrease.

Answer 1

C: The grass population would decrease, and the fox population would increase.