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 → 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

increase in prey → decrease in predators → decrease 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 is because as predators increase, they will consume more prey, leading to a decrease in the prey population. As the prey population diminishes, the predators may not have enough food to sustain their increased numbers, potentially leading to a subsequent decrease in the predator population.