A Predator and Its Prey Interact ________, but If the Predator

question 28

Multiple Choice

A predator and its prey interact ________, but if the predator affects another species through this interaction, ecologists describe it as a(n) ________ interaction.

• A) strongly; inefficient
• B) directly; variable
• C) weakly; diffuse
• D) indirectly; keystone
• E) directly; indirect

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Definitions:

Widowhood

The state of having lost one's spouse through death, which can have significant effects on social, emotional, and financial aspects of the surviving partner's life.

Hospice

An approach to end-of-life care that emphasizes a dying patient’s need for pain management; psychological, spiritual, and social support; and death with dignity.

Parameters

Limits or boundaries that define the scope of a particular process or activity; in statistics, numerical or measurable factors that define a system.

Ageist Attitude

Prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person's age.