Question

fig 3: predation (ck-12)

1. which of the following does not apply to this picture of the wolves and elk?

highlight the correct answer in yellow (select all that apply)
a. the wolves gain energy from eating the elk
b. the elk is a predator of the wolf
c. the elk is a prey of the wolf
d. the wolves could have been eaten by the elk if there were two of them

1. what role do you think the black bird in figure 3 is?

your answer:

Explanation:

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• Option A: Wolves eat elk to gain energy (correct for predation, so not the answer).
• Option B: Elk are herbivores/prey, not predators of wolves (incorrect, applies to exclude).
• Option C: Elk is prey of wolf (correct, not the answer).
• Option D: Elk don’t eat wolves; wolves are predators (incorrect, applies to exclude).

The black bird likely acts as a scavenger, feeding on leftover elk remains after wolves hunt (scavengers consume dead organic matter, often from predator kills).

Answer:

B. The elk is a predator of the wolf, D. The wolves could have been eaten by the elk if there were two of them

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