Squirrels and chipmunks compete for the same food source. What is most likely to happen to the degree of competition between these two species if their food became scarce?

If food becomes scarce, fewer resources are available for both squirrels and chipmunks. Since they rely on the same food source, they will compete more intensely to obtain it. Therefore, the degree of competition would increase.

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