Many Predator-Prey Relationships Do Not Result in the Complete Elimination

question 80

Multiple Choice

Many predator-prey relationships do not result in the complete elimination of the prey because

• A)predators cannot catch all of the healthy adults.
• B)the predator population is limited by the availability of territorial space.
• C)the prey do not provide enough nutrition.
• D)the prey populations are always far below carrying capacity.

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Definitions:

Neutral

A term typically referring to a state of neutrality where there is no net charge, bias, or expressed preference.

Compound

Molecule that has atoms of more than one element.

Molecule

The smallest unit of a chemical compound that can exist; composed of two or more atoms bonded together.

Orbital Space

The region of space around the Earth where artificial satellites and spacecrafts orbit, influenced by Earth's gravity.