In the Example of the Predator/prey Web in the Grassland

question 111

Multiple Choice

In the example of the predator/prey web in the grassland community on Bylot Island, a rise in the snowy owl population would have what effect on the snow goose?

• A)The snow goose population would rise due to owls preying upon foxes.
• B)The snow goose population would fall due to an increase in the fox population.
• C)The snow goose population would fall due to a lower consumption of grasses.
• D)The snow goose population would rise due to lemming, and subsequently fox, populations declining.
• E)The snow goose population would not be affected at all.

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