In the Chalk Grasslands of England, What Happened to the Plants

question 28

Multiple Choice

In the chalk grasslands of England, what happened to the plants when a viral disease reduced the rabbit population?

• A)All the plants died.
• B)The average height increased.
• C)The average height decreased.
• D)Diversity decreased.
• E)Diversity increased.

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