Which of the Following Is Not a Hypothesis That Was

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a hypothesis that was proposed to explain population dynamics of lynx and snowshoe hares?

• A) Overpopulation of hares leads to reduced food quantity and quality.
• B) Lynx populations grow in response to increasing hare availability, and then eventually reduce hare populations.
• C) Variation in intensity of solar radiation affects hares and their food supply, and lynx populations respond to changes in hare abundance.
• D) Variation in the severity of winters drives changes in hare populations, which in turn influences lynx abundance.
• E) Overpopulation of hares leads to high levels of stress, causing the population to decline.

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