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RCMultiple Choice

Cumulative Midterm Exam

Question 51 • 26.3611055 ECSD Environmental Science FIC

If predators A and B prey upon the same species and predator A is eliminated, the population of predator B will likely __________.

Answer
A
be eliminated
B
increase
C
decrease
D
remain the same

Explanation

Predators A and B compete for the same prey species. If predator A is eliminated, predator B faces less competition for that food and can likely obtain more resources, so its population may increase. The best answer is “increase.”

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