Predator/prey interactions regulate the populations of both groups. Which chain of events follows from an increase in predators?(1 point)

Question

Responses

increase in prey → increase in predators → decrease in prey
increase in prey → increase in predators → decrease in prey

decrease in prey → decrease in predators → increase in prey
decrease in prey → decrease in predators → increase in prey

decrease in prey → increase in predators → decrease in prey
decrease in prey → increase in predators → decrease in prey

increase in prey → decrease in predators → decrease in prey

Answer 1

The correct chain of events that follows from an increase in predators is:

increase in prey → increase in predators → decrease in prey

This sequence reflects the typical dynamics in predator-prey relationships, where an initial increase in prey availability leads to an increase in predator populations. As predator numbers rise, the prey population will eventually decrease due to increased predation.