Question

a population of wolves in wyoming experienced a rapid decline. scientists found that 20 wolves died from rabies, 15 wolves died from mange (a parasitic mite), and 10 wolves died from natural causes. wyoming experienced a recent drought, and many populations, including deer, bison, and bear, have diminished in the past year. what is best described in this scenario?
wolves reached their greatest population growth.
wolves were exposed to too many limiting factors.
wolves were unaffected by other populations in wyoming.
wolves breeding season was affected by the drought.

Explanation:

The wolves faced multiple issues like diseases (rabies, mange), natural - cause deaths, and a recent drought. These are all limiting factors that affect population size. There is no indication of greatest population growth, and the text shows they are affected by other populations as their food sources (deer, bison, bear) have diminished. There is no mention of breeding season being affected by drought specifically.

Answer:

Wolves were exposed to too many limiting factors