Question

1. 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? b. what do you think most likely caused the differences seen in the two graphs? 5. think and discuss: other than unusual weather, what might be another density - independent limiting factor that could affect the rabbit population? if possible, discuss your answer with your classmates and teacher.

Explanation:

A. The Hot Summer graph may show different population trends such as higher or lower population peaks, different growth or decline rates compared to the Normal Weather graph due to the impact of high - temperature conditions on the population being studied.
B. The differences are likely caused by the stress of high temperatures on the organisms. High heat can affect reproduction, survival rates, and availability of resources like water and food.
For the question about density - independent limiting factors other than weather for rabbit populations, examples could include natural disasters like wildfires or floods which can directly kill rabbits or destroy their habitats regardless of population density.

Answer:

A. The Hot Summer graph may have different population peaks, growth/decline rates compared to the Normal Weather graph due to heat effects.
B. High - temperature stress affecting reproduction, survival, and resource availability.

1. Natural disasters like wildfires or floods.