Question

What would happen if a major predator was removed from the food web?

Responses

The population of prey would decrease.
The population of prey would decrease.
The population of prey would increase.
The population of prey would increase.
The population of prey would stay the same.
The population of prey would stay the same.
The population of prey would fluctuate.

Answer 1

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If a major predator was removed from the food web, the population of prey would increase. Without the presence of the predator, the prey species would no longer have a significant threat to their survival and would be able to reproduce and thrive. This increase in prey population could potentially lead to a fluctuation in their numbers as resources become limited and competition for food and other resources intensifies.