Flatrock Academy Test 2 Practice

In a food chain, if a predator population declines, what happens to its prey?

Prey decreases Prey fluctuates widely Prey increases No change

Correct Answer:

Prey increases

Explanation:

Predator-prey dynamics show how predators regulate prey populations. When predators are fewer, there’s less predation pressure, so more prey survive and reproduce. This typically leads to a rise in the prey population, at least until resources limit growth. So prey increases. The other possibilities don’t fit the common outcome: more predation or instability would push prey down or cause fluctuating cycles, and no change ignores the impact of fewer predators.

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