Based on the graph below, what is the most likely explanation for what happened halfway through year 15?

A graph with Years on the x-axis from 14 to 16 and Rabbits on the y-axis from 0 to 400, by hundreds. The line begins above 400, drops to 350 at year 14, increases above 400 and drops to below 350 at year 15, increases to over 400 and drops to 200 at year 16.
a.
a hot summer
b.
a harsh winter
c.
a sharp increase in available land
d.
a sharp decrease in available land



Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Based on the graph, the most likely explanation for what happened halfway through year 15 is a sharp decrease in available land (option D). This is because the line representing the number of rabbits on the graph drops below 350, indicating a decrease in the rabbit population. A decrease in available land could limit the resources and space for the rabbits, causing a decline in their population.