Question

rabbits and sheep both graze on shrubs, grasses, and other plants. the sharp rise in the population of rabbits in a region may result in a shortage of plants for sheep to graze upon. the relationship between sheep and rabbits is an example of ________
a. commensalism
b. predation
c. parasitism
d. competition

Explanation:

Both rabbits and sheep compete for the same food - plants. Competition is an interaction where organisms vie for the same resources. In this case, the sharp rise in rabbit population leads to a shortage of plants for sheep, showing they are competing for the resource of plants.

Answer:

D. competition