Question

which changes would most likely limit the growth of a plant - eating animal population? select four options. the number of predators decreases. steady rainfall increases the number of plants. a spring freeze kills many plants. the number of predators increases. a harmful plant disease spreads through the area. a harmful animal disease spreads among the population.

Explanation:

1. A spring freeze killing many plants reduces the food source for plant-eating animals, limiting population growth.
2. More predators mean higher mortality for the plant-eating animal population, restricting growth.
3. A harmful plant disease reduces available food, limiting the population's ability to grow.
4. A disease spreading among the animal population directly increases death rates, limiting growth.

In contrast, fewer predators or more plants would support population growth, not limit it.

Answer:

• A spring freeze kills many plants.
• The number of predators increases.
• A harmful plant disease spreads through the area.
• A harmful animal disease spreads among the population.