Moose Population Trends in Bullwinkle National Park

Question

Moose Population Trends in Bullwinkle National Park

Year Population
1970 788
1975 654
1980 578
1985 609
1990 275
1995 350
2000 545
2005 588

The table shows moose populations in Bullwinkle National Park, over a 35 year period. What could have been responsible for the decrease in the moose population in 1990?
Responses
A a disease epidemica disease epidemic
B a decrease in huntinga decrease in hunting
C a decrease in predatory animalsa decrease in predatory animals
D an increase in the amount of food

Answer 1

Based on the data provided, it is difficult to determine the exact cause of the decrease in the moose population in 1990. However, possible explanations could include a combination of factors such as disease, hunting, or a decrease in available food. Without additional information, it is not possible to pinpoint the exact cause.