Which One of the Following Statements About the Trophic Cascade

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about the trophic cascade in the sea otter and sea urchin-kelp communities along the West Coast of North America is false?

• A)Increased sea otter populations are linked to more profuse growth of the kelp forests.
• B)Increased sea otter populations are linked to reduced sea urchin populations.
• C)Increased orca (killer whale)predation on sea otters is linked to more profuse growth of the kelp forests.
• D)Increased orca (killer whale)predation on sea otters is linked to increased sea urchin populations.
• E)Increased sea urchin populations are linked to less profuse growth of the kelp forests.

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