A species of rabbit lives in a meadow where grass plants are readily available during summer months. The rabbits do not stray far from the meadow because the plants supply food and protection from predators. One summer, a fire destroys the plants in the meadow.


As a result of the absence of plants in the meadow, the rabbit population will probably
A) decrease in size.
B) increase and flourish.
C) increase reproduction.
D) switch to a different type of food.

A? If not D

Both your answers are correct.

I can only choose one. I am going with a

O.K.

it is A). decrease in size

To determine the most likely outcome for the rabbit population after the fire, we need to consider the available information. The rabbits primarily rely on grass plants for food and as a source of protection from predators.

In this situation, the fire destroys the plants in the meadow, which means there is no longer an immediate food source or protection available to the rabbits. Consequently, the absence of plants would lead to a scarcity of resources for the rabbits.

Given this information, option A) is the most probable outcome. The rabbit population will likely decrease in size because there is insufficient food and protection in the meadow. Without the necessary resources, the rabbits may struggle to survive, leading to a decline in their population.

While option D) suggests that the rabbits may switch to a different type of food, it is important to note that the information provided does not indicate the presence of alternative food sources. Therefore, it is less likely for the rabbits to immediately adapt their diet after the fire.

It's also important to consider the possibility of the rabbits migrating to neighboring areas in search of food and protection. However, since the information provided only mentions the meadow and doesn't specify the availability of nearby habitats, it is best to base the answer on the given information.