Question

this food chain shows organisms in a forest ecosystem. use the food chain to complete the text below. if the population of bald eagles increases, black racers will be less likely to survive and produce offspring. so, the population of black racers will likely increase decrease

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze predator - prey relationship

Bald eagles are predators of black racers.

Step2: Consider effect of predator population increase

When the population of predators (bald eagles) increases, they will hunt more black racers.

Answer:

decrease