Question

which of the following identifies an appropriate inference based on the data provided?
when the gazelle population increases, the lion population decreases.
when the gazelle population decreases, the lion population is healthy enough to reproduce, creating more offspring.
when the gazelle population increases, the lion population is healthy enough to reproduce, creating more offspring.
when the lion population increases, it scares off the gazelles.
predator and prey populations

Explanation:

In predator - prey relationships, an increase in prey (gazelle) population provides more food for predators (lions). With more food, lions are healthier and more likely to reproduce, increasing their population. The graph shows that lion population peaks follow gazelle population peaks.

Answer:

When the gazelle population increases, the lion population is healthy enough to reproduce, creating more offspring.