-Examine the Food Web Described by This Figure

question 82

Multiple Choice

-Examine the food web described by this figure.What would happen if the population of zooplankton decreased suddenly by 80% and stayed low for several years?

• A)the arctic cod population would decrease
• B)the phytoplankton population would decrease
• C)the bearded seal population would increase
• D)the beluga whale population would increase

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Definitions:

Primary Groups

Small, close-knit, and often long-term social groups characterized by face-to-face interaction, deep emotional bonds, and a strong sense of loyalty.

Natural Disaster

A major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth, such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions.

Reference Groups

Groups that individuals compare themselves to for the purpose of evaluating their behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs.

Asch's Experiment

A social psychology experiment conducted by Solomon Asch, demonstrating the power of conformity in groups by studying how individuals would change their answers to conform with the group majority.