Question

which of the following is a likely result of a large increase in the size of a fish population? choose 1 answer: a competition will remain the same among fish in the population, and the birth and death rates will stabilize. b competition for resources will decrease, and the fish population will continue to grow as more individuals reproduce. c competition for resources will increase, and some fish will not have enough resources available to reproduce.

Explanation:

• Option A: If the fish population increases, competition for resources (like food, space) should change, and birth/death rates won't just stabilize without resource constraints. So A is incorrect.
• Option B: With a larger population, resources are finite. More fish would mean more competition for resources, not less. So B is incorrect.
• Option C: When a fish population grows large, resources (food, habitat) become limited. This increases competition, and some fish won't get enough resources to reproduce. This follows the concept of resource competition in populations.

Answer:

C. Competition for resources will increase, and some fish will not have enough resources available to reproduce.