Consider a food chain that involves grass, rabbits, snakes, and hawks. Which of the following BEST describes what will happen if a cold winter reduces the amount of growing grass for one year?
Answer
A
The rabbits will have a hard time finding food and may die off, resulting in less food for the snakes.
B
The rabbits will overpopulate, providing the snakes with a surplus of food to eat.
C
The hawks will be the only food source left for the rabbits and snakes.