Question

investigate: deselect severe winter. select cold spring. click play (▶), and observe how the population changes over a five - year period. paste a snapshot of the graph into your document and label the graph \cold spring.\ a. how does the harsh winter graph differ from the normal weather graph? b. what do you think most likely caused the differences seen in the two graphs? 1. predict: rabbits reproduce in the spring. how do you think a period of cold springs will affect the rabbit population? 2. investigate: deselect harsh winter. select cold spring. click play, and observe how the population changes over a period of five years. paste a snapshot of the graph in the box below and label the graph \cold spring.\ a. how does the cold spring graph differ from the normal weather graph? b. what do you think most likely caused the differences seen in the two graphs? 3. predict: how do you think a period of hot summers will affect the rabbit population? 4. investigate: deselect cold spring. select hot summer. click play, and observe how the population changes over a period of five years. paste a snapshot of the graph in the box below. label the graph \hot summer.\ a. how does the hot summer graph differ from the normal weather graph?

Explanation:

1. A. Harsh Winter vs Normal Weather: In a harsh - winter graph, the rabbit population is likely to be lower due to increased mortality from cold, lack of food, and other winter - related stressors compared to normal weather where conditions are more favorable for survival.
2. B. Harsh Winter vs Normal Weather Cause: The main cause of the difference is the severity of winter conditions. Harsh winters bring extreme cold, snow cover that can limit food access, and increased energy demands for rabbits to stay warm, leading to higher death rates.
3. 1. Cold Spring Effect on Rabbits: A period of cold springs is likely to reduce the rabbit population. Cold springs can delay the growth of vegetation, reducing food availability during the breeding season. Also, cold temperatures can make it harder for young rabbits to survive.
4. 2. A. Cold Spring vs Normal Weather: The cold - spring graph may show a slower increase or even a decrease in the rabbit population compared to the normal - weather graph, as the sub - optimal conditions affect breeding success and survival.
5. 2. B. Cold Spring vs Normal Weather Cause: The cold temperature and potentially reduced food supply in cold springs are the main factors causing the differences in the two graphs.
6. 3. Hot Summer Effect on Rabbits: A period of hot summers could have a negative impact on the rabbit population. High temperatures can cause heat stress, dehydration, and may also affect the quality and quantity of available food.
7. 4. A. Hot Summer vs Normal Weather: The hot - summer graph might show a decline or a less significant increase in the rabbit population compared to the normal - weather graph due to the adverse effects of heat on rabbits and their environment.

Answer:

1. A: The rabbit population in the Harsh Winter graph is likely lower than in the Normal Weather graph.
2. B: Harsh winter conditions like extreme cold and food scarcity.
3. 1: The rabbit population is likely to decrease.
4. 2. A: The Cold Spring graph may show a slower population increase or decrease.
5. 2. B: Cold temperatures and reduced food supply.
6. 3: The rabbit population may decline.
7. 4. A: The Hot Summer graph may show a decline or less population increase.