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

Question

Responses

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
increase in prey → decrease in predators → decrease in prey

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

Answer 1

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

decrease in prey → increase in predators → decrease in prey

This sequence reflects the idea that an increase in the predator population leads to an increase in predation pressure on the prey, resulting in a decrease in the prey population.