Question

which of the following is a likely result of a large increase in the size of a snake population? choose 1 answer: a competition for resources will increase, and some snakes will not survive long enough to reproduce. b competition for resources will decrease, and the snake population will continue to grow as more individuals reproduce. c competition will remain the same among snakes in the population, and the birth and death rates will stabilize.

Explanation:

In an ecosystem, resources like food, shelter, and space are limited. When a snake population increases significantly, more individuals compete for the same limited resources. This increased competition means some snakes won't get enough resources to survive long enough to reproduce. Option B is incorrect because more snakes would increase, not decrease, resource competition. Option C is incorrect as a larger population would change competition levels and likely disrupt birth - death rate stability.

Answer:

A. Competition for resources will increase, and some snakes will not survive long enough to reproduce.