By Studying the Data Collected from Isle Royale,ecologists Have Discovered

question 48

Multiple Choice

By studying the data collected from Isle Royale,ecologists have discovered that a large wolf population correlates to vigorous tree growth.Which statement best explains this pattern?

• A) Wolves decrease the moose population,which consumes trees as its main diet.
• B) When there is a large wolf population on the island,the moose swim to the mainland.The decrease in moose allows for more tree growth.
• C) The remains of moose carcasses fertilize the soil,which allows for increased tree growth.
• D) all of these
• E) none of these

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