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Human Impact on the Environment — Unit test

Question 18 • SC332 Environmental Science B

If the herbivore population in an ecosystem increased, what would most likely happen to the size of the carnivore population?

Answer
A
It would decrease.
B
It would increase.
C
It would die off.
D
It would remain the same.

Explanation

Carnivores eat herbivores, so an increase in herbivores would provide more food for carnivores. With more food available, the carnivore population would most likely increase. The correct choice is “It would increase.”

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