Question

1. in a predator - prey relationship, which of the following scenarios would most likely occur if most predators were removed from an ecosystem? a. the prey population would remain stable b. the prey population would likely decrease c. the prey would immediately evolve new traits d. the prey population would likely increase 14. which approach to reproduction do k - selected species typically adopt? a. quality over quantity b. equal investment in quality and quantity c. quantity over quality d. no investment in offspring 15. when individual trees of the same species compete for sunlight, water, and nutrients, this is an example of: a. interspecific competition b. parasitism c. predation d. intraspecific competition

Explanation:

1. Predators control prey population. Without predators, less predation means prey population likely increases.
2. K - selected species have fewer offspring but invest more in each, so it's quality over quantity.
3. Competition among individuals of the same species is intraspecific competition.

Answer:

1. d. The prey population would likely increase
2. a. Quality over quantity
3. d. Intraspecific competition