Why Did the Elimination of Wolves from Yellowstone National Park

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why did the elimination of wolves from Yellowstone National Park lead to a large reduction in the size of the aspen population?

• A) Wolves and aspen are in a mutualistic relationship.
• B) The absence of wolves led to large populations of elk,which consume the aspen.
• C) The absence of wolves led to small populations of elk,and elk and aspen are in a mutualistic relationship.
• D) The absence of wolves led to large populations of beavers,which consume the aspen.
• E) Wolves and aspen are in a consumer-resource relationship.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The gap between the amount consumers are prepared to spend on a good or service and the actual price they pay, signifying consumers' advantage.

Refrigerator

An appliance used to keep food and drinks cool and preserved by maintaining a temperature below the ambient level.

Price Sensitivity

The degree to which the demand for a product or service is affected by changes in its price, illustrating consumer response to price adjustments.