Owls and mice have a predator/prey relationship. Owls are the predators, and mice are the prey.
What happens to the mouse population when there is a decrease in the owl population?
It decreases because mice would not be eaten as owl food.
It decreases because there is less food available for mice.
It increases because fewer mice are eaten by owls.
It increases because there is more food available for mice.
The correct answer is: It increases because fewer mice are eaten by owls.
When there is a decrease in the owl population, there are fewer predators to hunt and consume the mice. This results in fewer mice being eaten by owls, allowing the mouse population to increase.