Question

Question

A hawk eats a mouse. This kills the mouse, but it also means that the remaining mice will not have to compete as much for food with each other. Based on this information, what is the relationship between the hawk and the mouse? (1 point)
Responses

The two organisms are in a parasitic relationship.
The two organisms are in a parasitic relationship.

The two organisms are in a predator-prey relationship.
The two organisms are in a predator-prey relationship.

The two organisms are in a mutualistic relationship.
The two organisms are in a mutualistic relationship.

The two organisms are in a competitive relationship.
The two organisms are in a competitive relationship.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The two organisms are in a predator-prey relationship.

In this scenario, the hawk (the predator) kills and eats the mouse (the prey), illustrating the classic dynamics of a predator-prey relationship.