Question

1. the wolf population on isle royale is presently very low despite the fact that the moose population is high. what statement best represents what this might mean? wolves dont eat moose. the moose population has no affect on the wolf population. there must be other factors beside availability of food that are affecting the wolf population. wolves are unpredictable and so are their population sizes. moose have killed off the wolves. 7. birth rates in populations, such as the moose on isle royale, can be affected by all of the following except availability of food. availability of mates. health of the mother. changes in the environment. no exceptions - all of these factors affect birth rates.

Explanation:

For question 6, wolves do eat moose, so the first option is incorrect. Moose population usually affects wolf population as moose are a food - source, so the second option is wrong. Moose don't typically kill off wolves, and while wolf populations can have some variability, the most likely reason for low wolf population with high moose population is other factors at play. For question 7, availability of food affects the health and energy for reproduction, availability of mates is crucial for reproduction, mother's health impacts the success of pregnancy and birth, and environmental changes can also affect birth rates.

Answer:

1. There must be other factors beside availability of food that are affecting the wolf population.
2. No exceptions - All of these factors affect birth rates.