A Squirrel Population in an Oak Forest in Indiana Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

A squirrel population in an oak forest in Indiana is limited by hawk predators,the amount of acorns produced annually,nesting sites in the trees,and cold winter temperatures.
-Which of the following is an abiotic factor limiting this squirrel population?

• A)the hawks in the region
• B)the number of acorns produced annually
• C)the stress of cold winter temperatures
• D)the number of available nesting sites

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